Testimonial

"A logical, methodical approach to project and project risk evaluation allows public and private institutions to allocate resources optimally. Being responsible for project evaluation in the Public Private Partnerships Unit of the National Treasury of South Africa, the course allowed me to tackle complex project evaluations with confidence. The course is an excellent means of achieving continuing education goals. It covered a wide range of financial, economic and risk appraisal techniques and exposed me to the expertise and experience of the teaching faculty, who combine real-life experience from the world over with very good teaching techniques. The learning environment is the best I have ever experienced, the support offered is superb and Duke is a stunning place to experience."

William Dachs
Head of Public-Private Partnerships Unit, National Treasury, South Africa
PARM, 2002

Executive Education

DCID offers short-term executive education programs designed to meet the needs of mid-career public policy professionals in government agencies, international institutions, the non-governmental community, and the private sector. Through these programs, development professionals from around the world have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another in a supportive learning environment.

DCID offers four open-enrollment public policy and finance programs each summer:

  • Project Appraisal and Risk Management (PARM)
  • Program on Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Financial Management (PFD)
  • Tax Analysis and Revenue Forecasting (TARF)
  • Budgeting and Financial Management in the Public Sector (BUDGET)

In addition to these regular programs, DCID conducts customized programs that are tailored to the needs of requesting governments and organizations.