Development/Democracy

• Taiwan Foundation for Democracy – Taipei, Taiwan
• Institute for Democracy in South Africa – Pretoria, South Africa
• The Ghana Center for Democratic Development – Accra, Ghana
• Global Center for Development and Democracy – Lima, Peru
• Institute for International Strategic Studies – London, England (to be confirmed by late December)

• Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team – Budapest, Hungary
• Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team – Santiago, Chile (NEW FELLOWSHIP!)
• Institute for National Policy Research – Taipei, Taiwan
• Reserve Bank of India – Mumbai, India

Energy/Environment/Sustainability

• World Wildlife Fund – Belize
• Secretariat of the State of the Amazonas for Planning and Economic Development – Manaus, Brazil

International Institute for Strategic Studies - London, England (to be confirmed by late December)

Summer 2008 Fellow: Jane Esberg
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Faculty Mentor: David Holloway, Professor of International History & Political Science
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Office Description:

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a preeminent private, non-profit organization dedicated to the study of military strategy, arms control, regional security and conflict resolution. The IISS provides information on international strategic issues for politicians and diplomats, foreign affairs analysts, international business, economists, the military, defense commentators, journalists, academics and the informed public.

In the IISS, the SIG Fellow should expect to engage in substantive policy research assisting the Institute's distinguished staff in the preparation of papers, speeches, or analytic reports. In addition, the fellow would be involved in the collation of material for the annual publication The Military Balance which is the hallmark publication of The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). In this respect, the Fellow would work directly to the Editor in researching and drafting regional texts which contain detail on armed forces capabilities and trends, as well as trends in global and regional conflicts. A great deal of responsibility and autonomy is given to the incumbent who has to be able to write fluent English. At the same time, the Fellow is given every opportunity to make the best of their stay at IISS, being able to take part in seminars and meetings, and to use the extensive facilities which are available.

Office Website: http://www.iiss.org/

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Updating of a database of non-state armed groups: extremely interesting work, which included the fellow learning much about how to do open source intelligence work, as well as having the opportunity to write a grant proposal on behalf of expanding the database.
• Original Research: a draft essay piece on the capabilities of non-state actors.
• IISS Chart of Conflict 2008.

Desired Personal Qualities:

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Comfort speaking and presenting work publicly
• Strong writing and research skills
• An interest in international affairs with an emphasis on conflict in all its components.
• Good knowledge of world affairs and world history.
• Interest in studying politics and military conflict.

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Political Science
• Security Studies
• International Relations

Languages:

All work done in English

NESsT (Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team) - Budapest, Hungary

Summer 2009 Fellow: Francesca Mazzola
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Faculty Mentor: Mary Dakin, Senior Planning Associate, H&S Deans Office
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Office Description:

NESsT works to solve critical social problems in emerging market countries by developing and supporting social enterprises that strengthen civil society organizations' financial sustainability and maximize their social impact. The office is located in Budapest, Hungary. The fellow last year was really involved in the office and the environment was positive and constructive.

Office Website: http://www.nesst.org/

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Social Enterprise Competition: NESsT had a call for applications from NGOs from both Central Europe and Latin America to apply to get consulting help and funding to either help start or improve a social enterprise. The fellow reviewed, analyzed, and wrote reports about the applications and exercises that the Central European organizations applying had submitted. The fellow analyzed aspects of the organizations such as their financial stability and diversification, their organizational infrastructure to start an enterprise, and how a social enterprise would impact their beneficiaries
• Country profiles: NESsT has country profiles that include economic, social and political information about the country, and whether the civil society environment is conducive to NESsTs work and goals.
• Updating NESsTs legal briefs for Slovakia and Hungry: These legal briefs outline the legal environment in those countries in relation to nonprofits running social enterprises and what the situation is in regards to taxes, etc. The fellow became familiar with some useful websites including the USAID.gov NGO Sustainability Index site, the Freedom House Nations in Transit reports, and USIG.org which give legal background and tax information on a variety of countries

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Attention to detail
• Interest in and passion for social enterprise
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in non-profit or enterprise-planning
• Deep interest in Central and/or Eastern Europe and a willingness to immerse yourself into a new cultural environment
• Excellent desktop research and computer skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and to show initiative
• Good writing skills
• Interest and involvement in civil society issues
• Enterprise development and/or management background is also a plus

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Economics
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Civil Engineering
• Business

Languages:

Knowledge of one Central or Eastern European language preferred, but not required

International Labor Organization - Geneva, Switzerland

Summer 2009 Fellow: Manus McCaffery
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Faculty Mentor: Steve Stedman, CISAC Senior Fellow and Professor of Political Science
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Office Description:

ILO-Geneva is the regional headquarters, maintaining overall responsibility for the presence and activities in the region. Geneva leads in defining program priorities and activities, monitoring program delivery, and providing support and coordination to its field structure. ILOs are responsible for overseeing labor policy and human trafficking prevention methods, as a means of improving human rights around the world.

Office Website: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/eurpro/geneva/

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Toolkit on child trafficking: fellow worked on translating a national action plan from French into English, and contributing to the development of a range of tools, in an effort to create 170 tools which could be used to prevent trafficking
• ILO papers: fellow helped gathered useful data as inputs to several ILO papers, contributed to drafts of paper, synthesized key publications for easy reference

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on public outreach campaigns and public-private awareness initiatives
• Willingness to work on professional papers and strategies to limit illegal labor usage
• Interest in and passion for labor policy
• Concern for international human rights guidelines
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Comfort speaking and presenting work publicly
• Familiarity with international labor policy and human rights issues
• Sound analytical and writing skills
• Technical skills in translation and editing
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and deliver under time pressure

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Communication

Languages:

Confident knowledge of either French or Spanish.

World Wildlife Fund - Belize

Summer 2009 Fellow: Theodora Gibbs Plessl
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Faculty Mentor: Pamela Matson, Woods Institute
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Office Description:

Supervisors are very supportive of work, but still allow for a tremendous deal of freedom and independence.

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Project on the sustainable development of citrus production in Belize.
• Proposal for 3-year education initiative on sustainability.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on public outreach campaigns and public-private awareness initiatives
• Interest in and passion for environmental issues
• Flexibility - does not enter the program with extremely specific expectations
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Comfort speaking and presenting work publicly
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Academic background in agriculture, environmental, and/or community development issues
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Earth Systems
• Environmental Engineering
• Public Policy
• Economics

Languages:

All work is done in English.

Secretariat of the State of the Amazonas for Planning and Economic Development - Manaus, Brazil

Summer 2009 Fellow: Nicholas Murray

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Faculty mentor: Jim Sweeney, Professor of MS&E and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute

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The Secretariat of the State of the Amazonas for Planning and Economic Development is charged with planning, implementing and coordinating public policies to promote socioeconomic development in the State of the Amazonas, Brazil.

Office Website: www.seplan.am.gov.br

Prospective Projects:

• Assisting with the Climate Change Fund Projects and Bolsa Floresta
• Economic analysis of projects

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Teamwork skills
• An ability to easily interact with others
• Dedication and hard work
• An openness to new experiences

Desired Skills, Experience and Coursework:

• Coursework in Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, and/or International Relations
• Ability to apply knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner
• Great desire to work in culturally different environments
• Experience working abroad or on independent projects is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Public Policy
• Environmental Engineering
• Economics
• International Relations

Languages:

• Knowledge of Portuguese is very desirable
• Spanish is a plus

Global Center for Development and Democracy - Lima, Peru

Summer 2009 Fellow: Charlotte Lau

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Faculty Mentor: Alberto Diaz-Cayeros
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Office Description:

The Global Center for Development and Democracy works to promote a social agenda for democracy in Latin America. The GCDD focuses its work on understanding and leveraging the connections among democracy, poverty, and economic growth towards a better and more comprehensive approach to Latin American development. The Center supports and directs targeted interventions that work at a micro level to incorporate the specific cultural and human needs of diverse peoples. All initiatives aim particularly towards incorporating sustainability and justice with the needs of a growing capital economy and at connecting small scale successes to broad applications and a larger framework of progress.

Office Website: www.cgdd.net

Prospective Projects:

The fellow may work on a number of different projects, though one of the following will be selected as the primary focus before the fellow arrives in Lima. Current projects at the Center include:

• Promoting women's access to micro-credit in rural communities
• Promoting urban job growth by improving the credit of the urban poor
• Working with foreign-owned mining companies to promote a more comprehensive and just relationship with laborers through a focus on environmental requirements, occupational risk, and community building.

Desired Personal Qualities:

The fellow should be able to take significant personal initiative, should be interested in learning not only about the academic side of development but also about the cultural, historical, and social structures at work in Peru, and should be comfortable in a mature and fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Economics, particularly development economics and labor economics
• Experience implementing development initiatives or other organizational background
• Experience working in South America and a deep interest in the continent
• Strong writing, oral communication, and presentation skills

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Economics
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Latin American Studies

Languages:

Knowledge of Spanish is required.

Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team - Santiago, Chile (NEW FELLOWSHIP!)

Office Description:

NESsT works to solve critical social problems in emerging market countries by developing and supporting social enterprises that strengthen civil society organizations' financial sustainability and maximize their social impact (www.nesst.org). The objective of social enterprises – which are owned or operated by civil society organizations (CSOs) – is to generate new financial resources for CSOs and to find innovative, systemic, and responsible solutions to society’s most critical social problems and injustices.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work independently and also be part of a very fun and dynamic but hard‐working team
• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in non-profit or enterprise-planning
• Excellent desktop research and computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently and to show initiative
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful and innovative in small, dynamic, international, nonprofit environment with limited resources
• Strong organizational skills

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Economics
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Civil Engineering
• Business

Languages:

Work done in English and Spanish. Good reading, speaking, and writing abilities in Spanish preferred.

International Labor Organization - Beijing, China

Summer 2009 Fellow: Breanna Jones
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Faculty Mentor: Anjali Mutucumarana, Volunteers in Asia, China Program Director
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Office Description:

Beijing leads in defining program priorities and activities, monitoring program delivery, and providing support and coordination to its field structure. ILOs are responsible for overseeing labor policy and human trafficking prevention methods, as a means of improving human rights around the world. The organization promotes social justice, labor rights, and labor peace as a means to prosperity. Today, the ILO-Beijing facilitates the advancement of decent jobs and working conditions.

Office Website: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/eurpro/geneva/

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Childrens Forum on Trafficking Prevention: fellow worked on editing educational materials, helping with the communications to media for the Asian Employment Forum, and did some translations and interpretations in order to encourage the prevention and limitation of child trafficking
• Project to prevent trafficking in girls and young women for labor exploitation within China (CP-TING): fellow helped with media relations, conference organizing, editing and translating documents which were useful for professionals in her department

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on public outreach campaigns and public-private awareness initiatives
• Hard worker and team player
• An ability to work with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility regarding day to day job assignment

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Knowledge of basic economic concepts
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Comfort speaking and presenting work publicly
• Familiarity with international labor policy and human rights issues
• Sound writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, be very organized, and deliver under time pressure
• Familiarity with Chinese government structure

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Communication

Languages:

All work done in English and Chinese (some Chinese knowledge preferred).

Institute for National Policy Research - Taipei, Taiwan

Summer 2009 Fellows: Blake Miller and Teresa Tarn 
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Faculty Mentor: Henry Rowen, Edward B. Rust Professor of Public Management in the Graduate School of Business and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Emeritus
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Office Description:

The INPR office has a positive and productive atmosphere. Mandarin skills, though not absolutely necessary, are always helpful in befriending others in the office.

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Research on American perspectives (e.g. media, government, non-government) of Chinas rise
• Preparation and coordination of the Asia-Pacific Security Forum

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on research tasks and coordinate significant events
• Interest in and passion for Chinese politics and East Asian affairs
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with East Asian affairs

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• East Asian Studies
• Public Policy
• Economics
• Mandarin

Languages:

• All work done in English
• Mandarin not required, but a great asset

International Labor Organization - Bangkok, Thailand

Summer 2009 Fellow: Amy Xue
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Faculty Mentor: Anjali Mutucumarana, Volunteers in Asia, China Program Director
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Office Description:

The International Labor Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. ILO Bangkok has a tripartite structure that works with 1) governments 2) employer's organizations and 3) worker's organizations. Projects reflect the ILO's work in all three areas. Fellows have had the opportunity to work with each type of ILO partner, and this is a rewarding experience because it has given them diverse experiences that showed them how these groups are working together.

Office Website: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/asro/bangkok/

Projects Fellows Have Worked in the Past:

• Fellow Worked with Employer's Organizations and Worker's Organizations in the Cambodian Tourism Industry to Combat Child Labor and Sexual Exploitation
• A Review of National Policy to Combat Trafficking in Women and Children: Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.
• TICW Human Trafficking Project: fellow conducted research on the effects of a microfinance operation in Lao Village. Her contribution was an audit of a major component of the overall UN TICW Human Trafficking project.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Open-mindedness to international issues and experience and a strong sense of curiosity
• Focused, hard worker capable of staying on track through extensive research projects
• Particular interest in human trafficking issues is a major plus
• Independent and self-motivated

Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Past international experience is a plus
• Coursework or a passion for issues relating to the UN, microfinance, and international development
• Strong writing and research skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Languages:

All work done in English

Reserve Bank of India - Mumbai, India

Summer 2009 Fellow: Sheel Tyle
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Faculty Mentor: Nick Hope, Deputy Director of the Stanford Center for International Development at SIEPR
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Office Description:

• Mumbai branch of the Reserve Bank of India, the main functions of which include: monetary authority, regulator and supervisor of the financial system, manager of foreign exchange, issuer of currency, developmental role, and related functions.
• Located in the business section of Mumbai.
• Staff willing to help fellow with any problems encountered in his/her independent research project.

Office Website: www.rbi.org.in

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Independent research project on Indias Participation in International Markets: A Study of the Wheat Sector.
• Presentation of research project.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on an independent research project
• Interest in and passion for an area of research they would like to focus on
• Flexible and patient, especially in dealing with the Indian government
• Adaptable to a new environment and culture
• Hard worker

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Sound knowledge of econometrics and comfort with STATA (good performance in Econ 102B)
• Strong computer skills
• Experience speaking in a professional setting and presenting work
• Experience working and interacting in a professional workplace

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Economics
• Civil Engineering
• Public Policy
• Finance

Languages:

All work done in English

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy - Taipei, Taiwan

Summer 2009 Fellow: Daniel Braswell
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Faculty Mentor: Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at Hoover Institute
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Office Description:

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, founded in 2003, is the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia. The TFD was established with an inter-related, two-tracked mission in mind. Domestically, the TFD strives to play a positive role in consolidating Taiwan's democracy and fortifying its commitment to human rights; internationally, the TFD hopes to become a strong link in the world democratic network, joining forces with related organizations around the world. The primary source of funding for the TFD is the government.

Office Website: http://www.tfd.org.tw/english/index.html

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Researching civil society reactions to the HsiChi Trio death penalty case.
• Organizing the World Forum for Democratization in Asia.

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Proactive work habits
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort with seeking help when needed
• Strong interest in democracy and human rights issues, especially in Asia

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Strong writing skills
• Technical, web design, and webpage maintenance skills
• Developed research abilities
• Experience with organizing large events

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• Public Policy
• Political Science
• International Relations
• East Asian Studies

Languages:

(Desired) Mandarin or Minnan/Hokkien Chinese

Institute for Democracy in South Africa - South Africa

Summer 2009 Fellow: Avery Brown
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Faculty Mentor: Joel Samoff, Professor at African Studies Center, Stanford University
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Office Description:

The Institute for Democracy in South Africa is a renowned independent public interest organization promoting a sustainable democracy in South Africa; it concentrates on political and legislative processes and structures, good governance, diversity and racism, intergovernmental relations, socio-economic rights, and social justice. At the Institute's Kutlwanong Democracy Centre in Pretoria, the SIG Fellow should be prepared to work on policy analysis and research relating to any of these topics.

The 2004 SIG Fellow worked on three main projects: helped to organize a series of roundtable discussions that brought together activists, government officials, and academics to discuss the last 10 years of democracy and the future of South Africa; edited and helped write a report on Community Safety and service delivery in the South African Police Service; compiled a data set to examine the relationship bvetween a democratic transition and a change in its Human Development Index. The 2005 Fellow should expect a position of similar caliber. Background in South African history and politics is encouraged for this fellowship.

Office Website: http://www.idasa.org.za

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• 20th century anniversary event: fellow helped in the organization of this event
• Transcription of research and notes at public forums
• Data analysis

• Sense of professionalism
• Flexibility
• Adventurous spirit
• Openness
• Independence
• Initiative

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• A strong knowledge of African and especially South African history
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• International Development
• Urban Studies
• African Studies
• Democracy Promotion
• Post-conflict Development

Languages:

All work done in English

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development- Accra, Ghana

Summer 2009 Fellow: Lexi Shechtel
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Faculty Mentor: Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at Hoover Institute
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Office Description:

The Center for Democratic Development is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit organization based in Accra, Ghana. It is dedicated to the promotion of society and government based on the rule of law, appropriate checks on the power of the state, and integrity in public administration. Its objectives include undertaking research and publication on issues relating to democracy and economic liberalization; monitoring the progress of democratic consolidation in Ghana and Africa; and promoting access to information and data relating to matters of public interest.

Office Website: www.cddghana.org

Projects Fellows Have Worked in the Past:

• Fellow contributed to various reports and work that aided UN and USAID projects
• Developed and wrote an AU briefing which was used in the AU summit in Ghana
• Wrote various newsletters and publications on transitional democracy
• Helped with logistics for the CDD/State Department Democracy Conference in October 2007.

Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work hard and be resourceful in a more unstructured environment
• Very high self-motivation and independence
• Punctual, hard-working team player

Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Strong editorial and analytical skills
• Experience with data analysis
• Writing skills for work on various journalistic and research assignments
• Coursework in or knowledge of African politics
• A project with a faculty member that will apply to the summer experience is a plus

Languages:

All work done in English