International development policy requires a firm foundation of knowledge about development challenges and experiences, ability to apply a wide range of evaluative and analytical tools, an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, and communications skills. Sanford faculty have active field research projects and expertise in economics, environmental engineering, political science, evaluation methods, migration, and many other applied areas.
Academic Overview
Related Programs & Courses
The Public Policy Studies major is a perennial top major at Duke University.
- Master of International Development Policy (MIDP)
- MPP (International Development Policy certificate available) - view concentration requirements
Please visit the Duke Center for International Development website for more information.
PhD in Public Policy
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Alumni Story
Bautista Logioco graduated in 2004 from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University with a Master of International Development (MIDP) degree. Since then he has had a variety of international roles at the United Nations, including the World Food Programme, UN Women and the UN Development Program.
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