Brown University
For The BREAD Development Economics Research Network's Activities On Population/reproductive Health
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Amount$200,000
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Program
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Date Awarded7/17/2012
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Term36.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Strategies
Overview
The Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) is comprised of renowned economists working on population, poverty, and global development issues. Hewlett Foundation funds would enable African scholars to participate in the full range of BREAD’s activities, making it possible to include young faculty members and senior scientists in discussions of research, policy, and program improvements aimed at the developing world. In each year of the grant, two conferences will be organized, at which innovative research in the economics of population and global development will be presented and discussed. Select African scholars will also have the opportunity to collaborate with one or more BREAD members during extended visits to develop their research and analytical skills.
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