The challenges of poverty, population, health, conservation, and human rights around the world are interconnected, requiring sustained and comprehensive interventions. Recognizing the need for a new approach, MacArthur is supporting the first global initiative to provide rigorous, cross-disciplinary professional training for future leaders in sustainable development.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame meets with Master's in Development Practice students from Trinity College and University College Dublin who are part of a summer placement arrangement with the National University of Rwanda.
The challenges of poverty, population, health, conservation, and human rights around the world are interconnected, requiring sustained and comprehensive interventions. Recognizing the need for a new approach, MacArthur is supporting the first global initiative to provide rigorous, cross-disciplinary professional training for future leaders in sustainable development. Download PDF » [PDF, 4 pg]
This report from the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice lays the groundwork for Master's in Development Practice programs worldwide. The report recommends the first global initiative to provide rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development. Read report » [PDF, 100 pg]
With support from MacArthur, four more universities launched Master’s in Development Practice programs in the fall of 2011, following 15 schools that established MDP programs over the previous two years. MDP degrees are now available to students in 15 countries. At the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year, MDP programs worldwide enrolled 376 students with an average of 21 students per school. Programs at another four universities are slated for launch in 2012.
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