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The Global Human Development (GHD) program is here to help answer your academic and admissions questions and discuss how we can support your career aspirations. You can connect with us virtually or in person through various options.
To connect with our team, please contact ghdinfo@georgetown.edu.
Upcoming events
Feb 3
Child Safeguarding Workshop
Feb 4
LARS: Disparities in Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment in Latinas
Feb 10
Pivotside Chat: Ask Laura Sheehan Anything About Best Job Search Practices

Global Social Innovation Lab
The Global Social Innovation Lab is an annual pitch competition where undergraduate and graduate students form teams to solve the world’s most pressing problems. This is a chance for you to interact with experts in the field, engage in human-centered design and learn how to pitch your innovative ideas effectively. Previous topics included sustainable food systems, climate, nutrition and health, social justice, public policy, technology for development and social entrepreneurship.
Global Human Development program news
Stay informed on the latest happenings in Global Human Development and discover research and achievements from faculty, students and alumni shaping global progress.
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Featured, Future of Development Work, Master of Global Human Development, Master of Global Human Development StudentsThe Future of Development Work: Why private capital is not optional, and the future of development depends on cross-sector fluency
Rehana Nathoo lays out the case for impact investing as the growth area in international development–and the best chance for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Featured, Future of Development Work, Master of Global Human Development, Master of Global Human Development StudentsThe Future of Development Work: Do Core Principles for Development Require a Prophetic Voice?
In the third installment of The Future of Development Work, Katherine Marshall advocates for ideals coupled with action.
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Featured, Future of Development Work, Master of Global Human Development, Master of Global Human Development StudentsThe Future of Development Work: A Love Letter to Optimism
In the second installment of The Future of Development Work, Gary Barrett explains why he is optimistic that the future for development professionals can still be bright.
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