Economic Development

In this political science course you will learn about the twin concepts of federalism and decentralization. You will develop an understanding of the core ideas that federalism and decentralization rest on, and study the building blocks that make them both work.

Learn about the role of government and the key political, social, and economic processes that elevate any society from poverty to prosperity. How can poor societies become prosperous and overcome obstacles to do so? Professor Sir Paul Collier is one of the world’s leading scholars on this question, and [...]

“Un MOOC desarrollado en colaboración con el Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMI-EF)”. Aprende mejores prácticas para gestionar proyectos que promuevan el desarrollo económico y social en América Latina y el Caribe. Si buscas obtener una titulación sobre Gestión de Proyectos reconocida internacionalmente ¡Este es tu curso! Además de [...]

Conoce en qué estado se encuentra América Latina y el Caribe en educación, desarrollo infantil temprano, salud, protección social y empleo y sus principales desafíos. ¿Cuáles son los avances y desafíos que América Latina y el Caribe tiene por delante en relación a la pobreza y desigualdad, desarrollo infantil [...]

Explore key issues in human geography, including population, migration, cultural patterns and more as you prepare for the AP exam. Are you interested in what’s happening in your global community? Explore economic, social, political, and environmental issues through the lens of geography.

This course introduces major theories of economic development and to place them in a historical context.