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SUMMARY:The Governance and Societal Implications of Artificial Intelligence 
DESCRIPTION:August 12\, 2025: The Governance and Societal Implications of Artificial Intelligence\nCGM and the Stephenson Institute co-hosted a research workshop on the governance and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Scholars presented work on topics including regulatory frameworks\, economic impacts\, ethical challenges\, and institutional approaches to AI governance.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/societal-implications-ai/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
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SUMMARY:Self Governance in Focus Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:CGM partnered with the Institute for Humane Studies for an online research workshop exploring federalism\, subsidiarity\, and self-governance. Scholars presented work on rural policy\, tribal governance\, administrative challenges\, and community empowerment through decentralized approaches.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/self-governance-in-focus-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T160000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Development Assistance
DESCRIPTION:On June 5th and 6th\, in the Alcoa Room (229) of the Barco Law Building at the University of Pittsburgh\, the Center for Governance and Markets will host The Future of Development Assistance\, a research workshop exploring how academic work can inform the evolving landscape of global aid. \nIn response to recent shifts in U.S. foreign policy and growing scrutiny of aid effectiveness\, this workshop will convene leading scholars to examine how development assistance can be restructured to promote human flourishing. Topics will include local ownership\, digital innovation\, market-based solutions\, and the role of geopolitical change in shaping aid priorities. \nThe workshop will be co-led by ⁠Kamran Hakiman\, PhD candidate at the School of Public and International Affairs and Agora Fellow at the Center for Governance and Markets\, and Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili\, Professor at the School of Public and International Affairs and Founding Director of the Center for Governance and Markets. \nThe keynote address will be delivered by Michael Woolcock of the World Bank.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-future-of-development-assistance/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T170227Z
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SUMMARY:The Rust Belt Initiative: Explaining Community Rebound
DESCRIPTION:May 29-30\, 2025: The Rust Belt Initiative: Explaining Community Rebound  \nCGM hosted a workshop exploring how governance influences community resilience in post-industrial cities. Participants examined why some Rust Belt communities recover while others struggle\, with a focus on institutional effectiveness and policy responses to economic change. 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-rust-belt-initiative-comm-rebound/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:Regulating Nonprofit Organizations in China: History and Present
DESCRIPTION:On May 13\, at 9:00 AM\, Xiaoyun Wang will present\, “Regulating Nonprofit Organizations in China: History and Present.” Existing literature emphasizes the roles of nonprofit regulations in maintaining political control but does not pay enough attention to the impact of privatization reform on these regulations. This talk explores the regulatory changes resulting from the privatization reforms\, which have facilitated a paradigm shift from command-and-control regulation towards a more sophisticated regulatory regime that involves rulemaking\, enforcement\, as well as self-regulation and third-party regulation. \nXiaoyun Wang is an Associate Professor for the School of Public Administration and Policy at Renmin University of China. Her research focuses on comparative studies of Chinese and American philanthropy.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/regulating-nonprofit-china/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T202620Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining the Future of Foreign Assistance 
DESCRIPTION:May 8-9\, 2025: Reimagining the Future of Foreign Assistance  \nCGM hosted an interactive\, solutions-focused workshop in response to the elimination of USAID and broader uncertainty in the foreign aid landscape. Bringing together policymakers\, scholars\, and practitioners\, the event aimed to challenge outdated models and co-create new frameworks for foreign assistance. 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/reimagining-the-future-of-foreign-assistance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:Self Governance and Pluralism in Divided Times 
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Institute for Humane Studies\, CGM co-hosted an academic research symposium in Arlington\, VA\, exploring self-governance and pluralism in divided times. Sessions featured scholars discussing decentralization\, federalism\, and institutional reform. 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/self-governance-and-pluralism-in-divided-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T143000
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SUMMARY:Parental Leave: Economic Incentives and Cultural Change
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 18\, at 1 PM in Posvar 5108\, Raquel Fernández will present\, “Parental Leave: Economic Incentives and Cultural Change.” This talk will explore Sweden’s 2002 parental leave reform\, which aimed to encourage more equal gendered leave distribution. Drawing on quantitative household models and Swedish administrative registers\, Fernández will evaluate the role of changing social norms\, wage-related factors\, and alternative policies to increase men’s share of parental leave. \nRaquel Fernández is a Professor of Economics at New York University and at the University of Oslo in Norway. She is a Research Fellow of CEPR (Centre for Economic Policy\, London)\, where she has been co-director of the Public Policy Program (1999-2007)\, a Research Associate of NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research)\, and a Research Fellow of IZA. Her research focuses on gender economics\, development economics\, economic inequality\, and sovereign debt.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/parental-leave-economic-incentives-and-cultural-change/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:Transforming Landscapes of Aid: How Gulf Business\, the War in Ukraine\, and Equestrian Sports Change Small-Town Kyrgyzstan
DESCRIPTION:Join Till Mostowlansky\, Research Professor and Eccellenza Professorial Fellow in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at The Graduate Institute Geneva\, present his latest work: Transforming Landscapes of Aid: How Gulf Business\, the War in Ukraine\, and Equestrian Sports Change Small-Town Kyrgyzstan. \nOver the last decade\, international development in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant transformations. Despite the ongoing presence of diverse foreign organizations\, notable shifts have occurred with the emergence of new contributors to aid\, such as entities from the Gulf states\, alongside increased trade revenues from China. This talk centers on a small town in southern Kyrgyzstan\, delving into the concrete materialization of these influences within its social and political landscape. Drawing upon continuous ethnographic research conducted since 2022\, the talk explores the intersection of Islamic charity with the state\, the influence of excess on ideas of the good\, and how equestrian sports serve as a catalyst for redistribution. \nTill Mostowlansky is a Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at the Geneva Graduate Institute. He is the author of Azan on the Moon: Entangling Modernity along Tajikistan’s Pamir Highway (University of Pittsburgh Press\, 2017) as well as co-editor of Infrastructure and the Remaking of Asia (University of Hawai’i Press\, 2023) and Humanitarianism from Below: The Alternative Politics of Universalism (UCL Press\, under contract).
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/transforming-kyrgyzstan/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T223000
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SUMMARY:Global Civil Society and China: Challenges and Prospects
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 10 at 9 PM\, Anthony Spires will present\, “Global Civil Society and China: Challenges and Prospects.” This talk will explore the unstable relationship between GCS and China and analyze the normative impacts it has had on China in recent decades. Examining the rhetoric and reality of GCS as an emancipatory project\, Spires will argue that “universal values” underpinned by principles of human rights and democracy have gained currency in China despite official resistance from the government. The talk will conclude with observations about diasporic activism and the increasing internationalization of Chinese civil society. \nAnthony Spires is an Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne’s Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies and serves as Deputy Associate Dean International (China) in the Faculty of Arts. His research on China encompasses political sociology\, civil society\, globalization\, organizational development\, and philanthropy. Spires is also the author of Everyday Democracy: Civil Society\, Youth\, and the Struggle Against Authoritarian Culture in China (Columbia University Press\, 2024) and Global Civil Society and China (Cambridge University Press\, 2024).
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/global-civil-china/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T133000
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SUMMARY:Dynamics of Power in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan: Challenges and Survivability
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 7 at 12 PM\, Ali Ahmad Jalali will present\, “Dynamics of Power in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan: Challenges and Survivability.” This talk will explore Afghanistan four years after the Taliban’s return to power and examine the country’s ongoing instability despite relative peace. Jalali will discuss how the Taliban’s harsh policies\, including the suppression of dissent and the exclusion of women from public life\, have contributed to Afghanistan’s international isolation and economic crisis. He will also address the tension between the Taliban’s hardline ideology and the practical demands of governance\, particularly the power dynamics between Kandahar and Kabul. In this presentation\, Jalali aims to evaluate whether the Taliban government can survive amidst internal dissent\, economic hardship\, and isolation without embracing reform. \nAmbassador Ali Ahmad Jalali is a Distinguished Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and has served as Afghanistan’s Interior Minister and Ambassador to Germany. He previously worked for over 20 years at Voice of America\, covering Afghanistan\, South and Central Asia\, and the Middle East. A prolific author in three languages\, his recent works include A Military History of Afghanistan and Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. \nThis event is part of the series\, Voices of People of Afghanistan: Exploring the Past\, Present\, and Future at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/voices-of-people-of-afghanistan-exploring-the-past-present-and-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T173000
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SUMMARY:Doing Policy that Prioritizes People: The Challenge of Reflexivism
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 2\, at 4 PM in the Alcoa Room of Barco Law Building (Room 229)\, Vijayendra Rao will present\, “Doing Policy that Prioritizes People: The Challenge of Reflexivism.” The talk will explore why traditional international policies often fail to address people’s real needs and will introduce a new approach called “Reflexivism\,” which emphasizes listening directly to communities\, helping people overcome inequalities related to power\, decision-making\, and their aspirations. Rao will share examples from India\, illustrating how local democracy and citizen-driven research can create meaningful\, lasting improvements in people’s lives. \nVijayendra Rao\, is a Lead Economist in the Development Research Group of the World Bank who works at the intersection of scholarship and practice. He integrates his training in economics with theories and methods from anthropology\, sociology\, and political science to study the social\, cultural\, and political context of extreme poverty in developing countries. \nThis talk is part of the Reimagining Development Assistance Project at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-challenge-of-reflexivism/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T153000
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SUMMARY:Railroads\, Market Access\, and Indigenous Land Dispossession
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 1\, at 2 PM in 104 Lawrence Hall\, Robert Gillezeau will present\, “Railroads\, Market Access\, and Indigenous Land Dispossession.” This talk will explore how railway construction accelerated the displacement and dispossession of Indigenous nations across North America. Using spatial data on land cessions up to 1894\, Gillezeau will examine how increased market access\, driven by rail expansion\, led to more land losses among Indigenous peoples. He will also discuss how these disruptions contributed to greater assimilation with settler populations\, changes in physical stature\, and long-term income effects. This presentation provides a nuanced view of the complex consequences of colonization\, revealing how some nations faced harsher impacts while others benefited from higher-quality reserves. \nRobert Gillezeau is an Assistant Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. His is an affiliated scholar at the Stone Center on Socio-economic Inequality\, a research fellow at the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\, and a J-PAL invited researcher. His research is primarily focused on the economic history of Indigenous peoples and state discrimination. \nThis talk is part of the Inequality and Institutions Series at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/railroads-market-access-and-indigenous-land-dispossession/
LOCATION:Lawrence Hall\, 3942 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000
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SUMMARY:How Qatar and Gulf Countries are Shaping Trajectories in Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 27 at 12 PM\, Aref Dostyar will present\, “How Qatar and Gulf Countries are Shaping Trajectories in Afghanistan.” This talk explores how Gulf countries are shaping Afghanistan’s political and security landscape. From diplomatic ties with the Taliban to mediating with the West\, Dostyar examines how these geopolitical maneuvers impact the daily lives of local people and potentially influence the country’s future path. \nAref Dostyar is an Advisor and Program Leader for the Afghanistan Program for Peace and Development at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. In this role\, he collaborates with Notre Dame faculty and staff from various programs and institutes to create and support initiatives to amplify Afghan voices for an inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/how-qatar-and-gulf-countries-are-shaping-trajectories-in-afghanistan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Free Expression: The Duty of Universities to Foster Conversation.
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 25\, at 4:00 PM in Ballroom A at the University Club\, Tom Ginsburg will discuss\, “Beyond Free Expression: The Duty of Universities to Foster Conversation.” \nTom Ginsburg is the founding Faculty Director at the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression at the University of Chicago. He specializes in comparative and international law. His books include Democracies and International Law (2021)\, How to Save a Constitutional Democracy (2018)\, Judicial Review in New Democracies (2003)\, The Endurance of National Constitutions (2009)\, and Judicial Reputation (2015). He co-directs the Comparative Constitutions Project\, funded by the National Science Foundation\, and has advised on legal reforms globally. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Ginsburg is also co-host of the Entitled podcast. \nThis talk is part of the Governing Deep Differences Series at the Center for Governance and Markets.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/beyond-free/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T150000
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SUMMARY:Uzbek Diaspora in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On March 24\, at 1:30 PM in Posvar 3911\, Shoirakhon Nurdinova will present\, “Uzbek Diaspora in the United States.” This presentation explores the migration flow of the Uzbek diaspora in the USA\, starting from the 1950s to the most recent migrants. Nurdinova discusses how members of the diaspora preserve their identity and quality of life\, as well as the factors that influence their decision to stay in the USA or return to Uzbekistan. This talk draws upon fieldwork conducted during her tenure as a visiting scholar at Pitt\, providing unique insights into the experiences of the Uzbek community. \nShoirakhon Nurdinova is a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an Associate Professor at the Tashkent University of Applied Sciences\, Uzbekistan\, and holds a PhD in Economics from Anadolu University in Turkey. Her research interests span happiness economics\, gender issues\, and labor migration\, with a focus on Central Asia.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/uzbek-diaspora-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 14\, at 1:00 PM in Posvar 5108\, Claudia Olivetti from Dartmouth College will present\, “The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market.” Her talk will explore the changing role of gender in the labor market\, tracking how academic perspectives have evolved alongside real-world developments in gender inequality from the 1980s to today. Despite significant progress\, notable gender gaps remain across various economic indicators. \nClaudia Olivetti is a Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College\, specializing in labor economics\, gender\, and economic history. \nTo download the paper\, click here.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-evolution-of-gender-in-the-labor-market/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:Orchestrating Volunteer Service for State Interests: An Inquiry of Volunteering in Contemporary China
DESCRIPTION:On March 13\, at 9:00 AM\, Ming Hu will present\, “Orchestrating Volunteer Service for State Interests: An Inquiry of Volunteering in Contemporary China.” In the past years\, volunteering has gradually been redefined and incorporated into the statecraft of the Chinese party-state\, instead of fueling the rise of a robust civil society. This presentation reveals how the central party-state developed a centralized and state-oriented policy system regarding volunteer affairs\, as well as how the local state practiced such volunteering policies while addressing the concerns of nonprofit organizations. This talk also describes how\, in a recent nationwide political campaign\, the central party-state has utilized volunteering to rejuvenate its ideological leadership. \nMing Hu is an Assistant Professor at Macau University for Science and Technology. His research areas include nonprofit management\, volunteering and charitable giving\, and community development.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/orchestrating-volunteering-china/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
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SUMMARY:Regional Integration in Central Asia 2.0: New Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 12\, at 1:00 PM in Law 229 (Alcoa Room)\, Akram Umarov will present\, “Regional Integration in Central Asia 2.0: New Crossroads.” This presentation explores the evolving dynamics of regional cooperation in Central Asia amid shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. It examines new opportunities and challenges for deeper integration\, considering factors such as trade\, security\, and infrastructure development. \nAkram Umarov is the First Vice-Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and a researcher at the Institute for Advanced International Studies in Tashkent\, Uzbekistan. He was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh in 2021-2022 and has held senior research positions in Uzbekistan.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/regional-integration-in-central-asia-2-0-new-crossroads/
LOCATION:Venue Name\, 252 Gross Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250925T161806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182055Z
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SUMMARY:Masterly Inactivity? The U.S. as Offshore Unbalancer in Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 6\, at 12:00 PM\, Barnett Rubin will present\, “Masterly Inactivity? The U.S. as Offshore Unbalancer in Central Asia.” This lecture will explore the United States’ approach to Afghanistan\, highlighting how its failure to recognize its own role in the conflict led to an ineffective resolution. Rubin will discuss how the U.S. violated fundamental strategic principles\, referencing the aphorism from his book Blood on the Doorstep: The Politics of Preventing Deadly Conflict and Sun Tzu’s maxim\, “Know the enemy\, know yourself\,” in its handling of the situation. \nBarnett R. Rubin is a Distinguished Fellow with the China Program at the Stimson Center and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and New York University’s Center on International Cooperation. He served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Afghanistan Regional Program at NYU from 2000 to 2020. Rubin was also a senior adviser to the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2009 to 2013\, and to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan in 2001. He has extensive experience in policy development and conflict prevention\, having served as Director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations from 1994 to 2000.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/masterly-inactivity-the-u-s-as-offshore-unbalancer-in-central-asia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250812T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T142157Z
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Revitalization and Inequality: Evidence from Chicago’s Public Housing Demolitions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 4\, at 1:00 PM in Posvar 5401\, Bryan Stuart from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will present\, “Neighborhood Revitalization and Inequality: Evidence from Chicago’s Public Housing Demolitions.” His research examines the welfare consequences of one of the largest spatially targeted redevelopment initiatives in the United States: public housing demolitions under the HOPE VI program. \nBryan Stuart is an Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a Research Affiliate at IZA. His research spans topics in labor\, public\, and urban economics\, with a particular focus on issues of economic inequality and mobility. \nTo download the paper\, click here.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/neighborhood-revitalization-and-inequality-evidence-from-chicagos-public-housing-demolitions/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250924T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161901Z
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SUMMARY:Looking at Chinese Foundations with a Western Lens
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 27\, at 9:00 am\, Stefan Toepler will present “Looking at Chinese Foundations with a Western Lens.” Based on work conducted with Katja Levy and Qun Wang\, Toepler will review key themes of the cross-national comparative literature on philanthropic foundations and explore how well they apply to the case of foundations in China. This will suggest new areas of research on Chinese foundations\, but also highlight the limits of trying to understand Chinese philanthropy by applying Western models. \nStefan Toepler is Professor of Nonprofit Studies and Director of the Faculty of Public Policy and Public Administration of the Schar School of Policy and Government\, George Mason University.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/chinese-foundations-western/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250925T162120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182301Z
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan’s Education Crisis: A Scholarly Examination of Historical Decline\, Systemic Barriers\, and Grassroots Innovation
DESCRIPTION:On February 25\, at 12:00 PM\, Shameem Ahmad Nawber will present\, “Afghanistan’s Education Crisis: A Scholarly Examination of Historical Decline\, Systemic Barriers\, and Grassroots Innovation.” This lecture examines Afghanistan’s education system—from its historical strengths to its collapse—and explores how community-driven models like the Rushd Foundation’s Hope Schools and online digital platform circumvent systemic exclusion. Blending academic analysis with on-the-ground insights\, the talk highlights strategies to sustain education in conflict zones while advocating for global solidarity. \nShameem Ahmad Nawber is a researcher at the Institute for Digital Economy and Artificial Systems (IDEAS)\, specializing in South Asian and Middle Eastern studies. He holds a PhD from Tsinghua University and focuses on political science\, international trade\, and digital economy cooperation within the BRICS framework. Nawber is co-founder of the Tsinghua Student Association of Belt and Road Initiative (SABRI) and currently manages an Afghan children’s education project at the Rushd Foundation. Fluent in five languages\, his expertise in comparative studies and South Asia’s socio-political landscape contributes to international development and education.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/afghanistans-education-crisis-a-scholarly-examination-of-historical-decline-systemic-barriers-and-grassroots-innovation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20251113T181350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T154250Z
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SUMMARY:Towards Pittsburgh Principles: Exploring the Rules Governing Freedom of Inquiry and Expression on University Campuses and at Pitt
DESCRIPTION:Call for Participation \nThe Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at the University of Pittsburgh invites Pitt faculty\, staff\, and students to participate in a two-day workshop\, “Towards Pittsburgh Principles: Exploring the Rules Governing Freedom of Inquiry & Expression on American University Campuses and at Pitt“ This workshop aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration on freedom of expression and civil discourse. \nAbout the Workshop \nThis workshop will engage participants in key debates\, essential texts\, and contemporary challenges related to freedom of inquiry and expression on American university campuses. Through a comparative study of free speech models across different institutions\, the reading group will explore how universities navigate issues of expression and civil discourse. The seminar will conclude with a discussion on the potential development of “Pittsburgh Principles”—a guiding vision for free expression at the University of Pittsburgh. \nSuccessful applicants will receive a curated selection of articles\, essays\, and case studies on freedom of speech and civil discourse in U.S. higher education. \nThe workshops will be led by Lisa Nelson\, Associate Professor (GSPIA) and Co-Director\, Center for Applied Research on Targeted Violence\, and Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili\, Professor (GSPIA) and Director\, Center for Governance and Markets. \nWhy Pitt? \nThe University of Pittsburgh\, located in a region noted for its political pluralism\, has a unique opportunity to be a trailblazer in the realm of freedom of speech and expression. By addressing these issues here\, we can set an example for other institutions across the nation. \nWorkshop Details \nDay 1 \nDate: Friday\, March 21\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nFormat: Reading seminar\nLocation: TBD \nDay 2 \nDate: Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\nTime: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: University Club\nGuest Lecture: Professor Tom Ginsburg\, Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law\, Ludwig and Hilde Wolf Research Scholar\, Professor of Political Science\, Faculty Director\, Malyi Center for the Study of Institutional and Legal Integrity\, Faculty Director\, Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression\nDiscussion with group will follow his public lecture \nWorkshop Goals \n\nExplore foundational concepts and debates about freedom of inquiry and expression.\nUnderstand models used by universities around the US to foster freedom of expression\nFoster a university-wide conversation about civil discourse in a pluralistic and ideologically diverse community.\nCollaboratively discuss and brainstorm potential guiding principles for the University of Pittsburgh—“Pittsburgh Principles.”\n\n​To apply \nParticipants must submit the following by February 21\, 2025: \n\nCurrent CV\nStatement that they can participate in both workshop sessions (March 21 and March 25).
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/towards-pittsburgh-principle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250812T152051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T142304Z
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SUMMARY:Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 18 from 2-3:30 pm in 104 Lawrence Hall\, Gary “Hoov” Hoover will discuss\, “Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions.” \nGary Hoover is the Executive Director of the Murphy Institute and a Professor of Economics and Affiliate Professor of Law at the University of Tulane.  Hoover is also the founding and current editor of the Journal of Economics\, Race\, and Policy and specializes in income distribution/poverty\, public finance\, and ethics in economics.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/inequality-and-mobility-in-a-minimal-model-for-evolving-income-distributions/
LOCATION:Lawrence Hall\, 3942 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20251113T174136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T174429Z
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SUMMARY:Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, February 17\, 2025\, at 2:30 PM in Posvar 3415\, Dmitrii Kofanov will present “Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire.” The talk will explore how subnational democratization shaped fiscal policies and public goods in authoritarian regimes\, focusing on the introduction of elected self-governance in Russian cities in the 1870s and 1880s. \nKofanov is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously\, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at IPERG\, University of Barcelona. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research spans comparative politics and historical political economy\, with a focus on Russia and Eastern Europe. \nDownload here
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/local-democratization-and-public-finance-lessons-from-the-1870-municipal-reform-in-the-russian-empire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20251113T181728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T181759Z
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SUMMARY:US - Russia Relations: A Conversation with Caroline Savage
DESCRIPTION:On February 7 at 4 PM\, The Center for Governance and Markets will host a conversation with Caroline Savage\, Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the US Department of State. The talk will focus on US-Russian relations and will be held in 4130 Posvar Hall. \nCaroline Savage is the Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State\, and this talk will be a discussion on the diplomatic relations between United States and Russia. Savage is a distinguished Foreign Service Officer with extensive diplomatic experience including roles in U.S. Embassies Kazakhstan\, Azerbaijan and Mozambique. As a non-resident fellow at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy\, her focus lies on diverse diplomatic leadership in foreign affairs. Savage holds degrees in Russian studies and has served in key positions on the National Security Council and the U.S. Department of State.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/us-russia-relations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20250924T135134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161835Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 17\, at 9:00 am\, Huafang Li will present\, “Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions.” Li will explore the interplay between domestic government funding and private donations to nonprofit organizations (NPOs) through the lens of the crowding-in and crowding-out theories. This study integrates political and managerial perspectives to assess how foreign donations influence domestic contributions in authoritarian contexts\, using data from Chinese foundations from 2013 to 2016. \nLi’s research highlights the dual role of foreign donations in supporting public goods while potentially challenging authoritarian stability. Despite a significant decline in foreign donations between 2014 and 2016\, his findings reveal no impact on government funding for NPOs receiving such contributions. Li will discuss the implications of these results for China’s nonprofit sector and the broader dynamics of civil society under authoritarian governance. \nHuafang Li is an Associate Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/china-foreign-donations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20251113T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T180717Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 14\,at 4:00pm in Barco Law 229 (Alcoa Room) Faisal Al Mutar will lead a discussion\, “Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria.” Al Mutar will draw on his experiences in his native Iraq during a period of conflict and reflect on the challenges of fostering democracy\, education\, and civil discourse in Syria and the Middle East. He will also explore the broader implications of his efforts to support education\, innovation\, and civil society in a region marked by conflict and instability. \nFaisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur\, refugee\, and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders\, an organization that has driven large-scale change and fostered growth in the Middle East and beyond. He has built the organization into a leading platform for advancing innovation and policy reform in the Arab world\, which has provided support to millions of people across the region with access to resources that promote critical thinking and freedom of speech. Al Mutar received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama and an honorary doctorate from Whittier College in California.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/civil-war-to-civil-discourse-lessons-from-the-middle-east-for-syria/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T131528
CREATED:20241030T205247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182237Z
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SUMMARY:Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4 at 12 pm\, Kamran Bokhari will present “Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn.” His talk will explore the evolving “arc of crisis” across southern Eurasia\, examining how ongoing domestic and regional conflicts have led to escalating instability in many states within this strategic region. Bokhari will explore how these dynamics may continue to shape the geopolitical landscape in the coming years.   \nKamran Bokhari is Senior Director of Eurasian Security and Prosperity at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy\, where he is a co-founder. With over 20 years of experience in geopolitical analysis and strategic forecasting\, Bokhari has served as a senior consultant with The World Bank and a specialist at the University of Ottawa.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/eurasia-in-an-age-of-strategic-churn-3/
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