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University of California, Berkeley
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February 27, 2012 - Publication
Report Suggests Options for Managing Protected Marine Areas in Madagascar
A study by MacArthur grantees the University of California, Berkeley and the Wildlife Conservation Society uses a new methodology to suggest several options for managing marine life protection on Madagascar's west coast. More
January 24, 2011 - Publication
Regional Resilience in the Face of Foreclosures
The foreclosure crisis is an opportunity to reorient housing strategies, according to a report by researchers, elected officials, and housing practitioners, who examined home mortgage foreclosures in six metropolitan regions for the National League of Cities. More
August 3, 2010 - Press release
Research Documents Human Toll of Violence in Central African Republic
Researchers based at the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley have systematically canvassed nearly 2,000 households in the Central African Republic, carefully documenting violence in the country. More
May 4, 2010 - Press release
$5.6 Million to Support New Master’s Programs to Train Sustainable Development Leaders Worldwide
MacArthur announced grants totaling $5.6 million to ten universities in eight countries to establish new interdisciplinary Master’s in Development Practice programs. More
November 20, 2008 - Press release
Study Shows Time Spent Online Important for Teen Development
The MacArthur-supported study shows that America’s youth are developing important social and technical skills online, often in ways adults do not understand or value. More
Grants to University of California, Berkeley
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$1,200,000Active Strategy
2010 (Duration 2 years)
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — In support of the Research Network on Building Resilient Regions (over two years).
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$800,000Active Strategy
2010 (Duration 3 years)
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — To develop and offer a Master's in Development Practice degree program (over three years).
The MacArthur Foundation awarded University of California, Berkeley $2,000,000 between 2009 and 2012.