Study

The Course will:

• Provide an overview of development challenges in Low and Middle-Income Countries - exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic - and the shared global responsibility under the UN Agenda 2030 to reconcile economic, social, and ecological objectives.
• Focus on the roles of and partnerships between actors of development finance, such as government agencies, multilateral development banks, foundations, NGOs, and the private sector, particularly impact investors.
• Familiarize students with development finance instruments, such as budget aid, grants, loans, and blended finance mechanisms.
• Address critical views on aid effectiveness.
• Highlight policies in developed countries in conflict with the objectives of development assistance.

Requirements for one credit:

• Two 3-page essays: the first to be submitted on or before September 14, 2022 (15% of final grade); the second to be submitted on or before October 4, 2022 (15% of final grade)
• One 10-page paper to be submitted on or before December 2, 2022 (40% of final grade)
• Active participation in class discussions (30% of final grade)
• There will be no final exam

Requirements for a second credit (optional):

• Online presentation to professor of approx. 25 minutes
• Topic in the field of Development Finance proposed by student
•  Time of presentation between November 7th and 25th, 2022 (date to be determined by student and professor)
• Written outline (not full text) and bibliography of presentation to be submitted to professor no later than three days prior to presentation
• Separate grade

Fall 2022

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
591.01	Course Credits 1	Reflective Writing Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages Class participation	Manuel Sager
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