Around the globe, economies are shifting as human migration, energy transition, and numerous other challenges shape futures. Many nations are meeting these challenges with policies aimed at the next generation. On April 9, the Global Programs Office and the Center for Social Development hosted a lunchtime discussion on innovative policy proposals from Jordan and Mongolia.
Dr. Rasha Istaiteyeh, PhD, associate professor of economics at the Hashemite University in Jordan and Fulbright Visiting Scholar, discussed her research on Child Development Account policy and her proposal for such a policy in Jordan. Erdenechimeg Tserendorj, MSW, MSc, explored her work on the history and background of the Child Allowance policy and its effect on poverty in Mongolia. Dr. Tammy Orahood, Director of Global Programs served as respondent, and Li Zou, MBA, MSW, moderated the discussion.