October 15, 2021
Theory to Practice: The Intersection of Human-Centered Design & Public Policy
Evans School Events
During our fall 2021 Theory to Practice event, The Intersection of Human-Centered Design and Public Policy: How you can apply design-thinking principles to solve complex public challenges, our guests Rachael Cicero, Dr. Mark Childs, and Krissy Kimura explored the fundamental ideas and methods of human-centered design, shared applicable ideas and tools to help solve challenges…
June 30, 2021
Can transparency and accountability programs improve health? Experimental evidence from Indonesia and Tanzania.
Arkedis, J., Creighton, J., Dixit, A., Fung, A., Kosack, S., Levy, D., & Tolmit, C. (2021). World Development.
This study assesses the impact of a transparency and accountability program designed to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Indonesia and Tanzania. Co-designed with local partner organizations to be community-led and non-prescriptive, the program sought to encourage community participation to address local barriers in access to high quality care for pregnant women and infants.…
May 31, 2021
Public Matters 2021: Transforming Public Service
Evans School Events
We heard from six amazing and dynamic storytellers as they shared their own reflections on this year’s theme, “Transforming Public Service.” Attendees were invited to listen and learn, and called upon to engage and commit to a new vision for anti-racist public service. The inaugural Public Matters was a true celebration of the knowledge of…
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