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45th Anniversary Professional Development Grant

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Humphrey alumni gathered across the world to advance solutions to shared challenges and celebrate their positive impacts  in building a 21st-cenury workforce, championing human rights, and promoting thriving communities.

Global Policy Dialogue Series

Rabat, Morocco

Seventeen Humphrey alumni and fellow U.S. government exchange alumni gathered for a Global Policy Dialogue focused on collaborative action on critical issues, including public health, education, and economic development. Through roundtable discussions and networking opportunities, participants explored policy solutions and shared strategies to address challenges in their respective fields. 

Bratislava, Slovakia

Twenty-seven Humphrey alumni, thought leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives convened for a Global Policy Dialogue on “Building a Resilient Future in Central and Eastern Europe.” At this event, participants developed strategies to strengthen democracy and address regional brain drain. The event aimed to empower local communities and promote sustainable development for a resilient future in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Slovakia Global Policy Dialogues

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fifteen Humphrey alumni from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, along with policymakers and civil society representatives, gathered for a Global Policy Dialogues on “Navigating Risks and Opportunities for a Secure and Sustainable ASEAN.” The event focused on discussions and strategies to address the impact of environmental policy on food security and its implications for the global food supply chain. Participants conducted agricultural site visits to engage with local farmers and learn about various farming practices.

Puebla, Mexico

Fourteen Humphrey alumni joined other U.S. government exchange alumni in critical fields for a Global Policy Dialogue on public policy design and implementation. The event focused on areas such as agriculture, urban planning, public health, and human rights, among others. Humphrey alumni had the opportunity to serve as speakers and panelists, exchange ideas and best practices, and network with influential leaders from the public and private sectors in Mexico.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Fifty Humphrey alumni from twenty-two African countries participated in a Global Policy Dialogue that focused on addressing key issues such as digital and economic inclusion, public health, education, and sustainability. The gathering of prominent expertsincluding high-court judges, ministry officials, and senior representatives from organizations across Africain a range of policy areas concluded with the presentation of more than two dozen key findings and recommendations on topics related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Alumni Testimonials

Hina Tillat

University of Minnesota

Program Field: Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration

2016-2017 Humphrey Fellow

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