We are pleased to be hosting the fifth Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture. This lecture series brings high profile academic and policy-making economists to campus to talk about what economic research can tell us about the contemporary challenges facing countries and societies across the globe. The lecture series is named in honor of Neil Moskowitz, a UMD Economics alumnus who continues to support our department and college in many important ways. All faculty, staff, students and alumni are welcome.
The fifth lecture will be given by Rachel Glennerster, President of the Center for Global Development.
The fifth lecture will be given by Rachel Glennerster, President of the Center for Global Development.
The title of their talk is "Innovations for LMICs and in How We Do Aid."
The lecture will be held 3:30-5pm on Thursday, November 13 in Francis Scott Key Hall 0106.
At a time when aid budgets are under increasing pressure globally, the need to make every dollar count has never been more important. Rachel Glennerster – President of the Center for Global Development and former Chief Economist at the UK FCDO – will explore how radical simplification can help deliver more impact. By concentrating efforts and focusing on doing one thing on a larger scale, programs can reduce costs, improve delivery, and reach more people effectively. Her insights offer valuable lessons for Norwegian development cooperation, helping programs achieve more with the resources available.
