Karra Offers Insight on Global Height Trends
Mahesh Karra, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Associate Director of the Human Capital Initiative at the School’s Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), spoke recently to Scientific American about a recent study that suggests children in rural areas now grow slightly taller than children in urban areas….
Shamim Garcia (CGS ’18, Pardee ’20, ’22) Appointed Presidential Management Fellow at the Department of State
“My placement at PRM combines my research interests in Central America and migration studies with my personal drive of serving refugee and migrant communities. I am beyond excited to work with like-minded individuals who are similarly driven by humanitarian ideals.”
Najam Joins Panel Discussion on Population and Climate Change
Professor Najam noted that curbing population growth and managing the impacts of climate change may be amongst the most vital problems developing countries face, but that is not a reason to just lump the two together.
Heine Discusses India’s Growth and Global Influence
Ambassador Heine underscores India’s institutional advantages as well as the fact that the country has not been able to capitalize on them as much as it could in its foreign policy.
Najam Keynote Addresses Population Challenges in an Ever-Changing World
Dean Najam’s remarks highlighted three areas that population experts, demographers, and social scientists will have to confront.
Pardee Center Hosts Event on Demographic Trends of Rising Powers
What will be the political and international security implications of demographic and population changes in rising/superpowers over the next several decades?
Najam Interviewed on Climate Change and Population in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses the connection between climate change and an accelerated increase in Pakistan’s population.