Testimonial
"One of the most valuable skills I gained through [PIDP] was the ability to effectively present controversial and sensitive issues. Since I come from a small Latin American country, [PIDP] was my first exposure to people from all over the world—different accents, different dresses, cultures, religions, traditions, needs, and life. After all these years, this is still the most effective training I received for my current position, working for the UN system, as one of the pre-requisites in all vacancies is the ability to relate with different cultures and environments. Because of the diversity of PIDP, I am able to do this."
Brenda Ortiz Chour
Forestry Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy
PIDP 1990 (Certificate)
Program in International Development Policy
The Master of Arts (M.A.) Program in International Development Policy (PIDP) is a unique interdisciplinary program dedicated to the training of mid-career professionals who plan to dedicate their careers to policy-making and public service in and for developing and transition countries. The mission of the program is to provide top-quality, personalized education in international development policy and to make contributions to international social, political and economic development. Participants self-design their course of study, selecting from PIDP core seminars, elective courses from PIDP and departments across Duke University, and courses at other nearby universities. Should you attend the program, you will become part of a network of PIDP alumni in more than 65 countries, working with international development agencies, in the private sector, or as government and NGO leaders, each contributing in a significant way to the field of sustainable international development.
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