Careers in Global Development

A monthly series featuring career professionals in the development field

Interviewing the Expert: Amb. William J. Garvelink

Careers in Global Development is a series of events featuring experts who have worked in the field of development for at least twenty years. The series is primarily for young professionals who are interested in working in development. Each event includes a dialogue on the unique expertise of the speaker and their career path. Events will focus on specific development topics; in the past, these have included the role of humanitarian assistance in development and U.S. foreign policy, development as a tool to counter violent extremism, and sectoral issues such as food security, health, and education.

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An Armchair Discussion with David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group

Mr. Malpass will share his insights on the direction and goals of the World Bank Group as we work toward a post-Covid-19 world. The conversation will be moderated by Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development.

Event by Daniel F. Runde and David Malpass — November 8, 2021

Applying Lessons from Global Entrepreneurship

Please join us for a public event that will explore how the U.S. can lead the world in meeting the global demand for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Peter Righi , Agnes Dasewicz , Wesley Alexander , Shamarukh Mohiuddin , and William Sonneborn — January 14, 2020

Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #1, which aims to decrease poverty & ensure social protections for the poor & vulnerable, increase access to basic needs and services, and support people harmed by natural disasters.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Gloria D. Steele , Richard Bissell , Daniel Speckhard , and Sarah Thorn — December 3, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Please join us on October 30th for a discussion on Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Patrick Fine , Amber Gove , Pia Saunders Campbell , and Julie Cram — October 30, 2019

SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Please join us on September 20th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #11 which aims to increase the inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility of urban and rural areas.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Dan Hymowitz , Sara Lawrence , Janet Auer , and Rep. Tim Penny — September 20, 2019

Careers in Global Development: Cindy Huang

This session features Cindy Huang, co-director of migration, displacement, and humanitarian policy and a senior policy fellow at the Center for Global Development.

Event by William J. Garvelink and Cindy Huang — October 12, 2018

Careers in Global Development: Shannon Green

This session features Shannon Green, who is the Senior Director of Programs at the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC). She brings deep experience in international development, human rights, and violence prevention with 15 years in the US government, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

Event by William J. Garvelink and Shannon N. Green — February 1, 2018

Careers in Global Development: Susan Reichle

This session features Susan Reichle, President and COO of the International Youth Foundation. She came to the organization with 25 years of experience leading USAID policy development and programs overseas and in Washington, D.C.

Event by William J. Garvelink and Susan Reichle — December 13, 2017

Careers in Global Development: Dr. Beth Dunford

This session features Dr. Beth Dunford, Assistant to the Administrator in the Bureau of Food Security at USAID and Deputy Coordinator for Development for Feed the Future, the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative.

Event by William J. Garvelink and Dr. Beth Dunford — November 13, 2017

Careers in Global Development: Gregory Gottlieb

“Careers in Global Development” is a monthly series featuring U.S. senior-level, multilateral and NGO officials who have worked in the field of development for at least twenty years.

Event by William J. Garvelink and Greg Gottlieb — October 4, 2017