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Developing and enforcing conflict of interest policies is no simple task for anti-corruption advocates and ethics officials alike. Archon Fung and Dennis Thompson help to better understand the problem and examine when risk is underestimated and when it is overestimated.
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Jayant Kairam MPP 2010 is working across sectors to combat climate change and strengthen communities
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Communique Magazine
In this issue, we showcase the Innovation Field Lab, a new experiential learning course offered at the Harvard Kennedy School that is bringing data innovations to local Massachusetts communities. We also profile Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Georgia Hollister Isman and her advocacy work in state and local politics.
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Communique Magazine
In this issue, we recap our recent #Hack4Congress events and highlight the work of Bright Idea Award winners from across the country. We also profile Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Humayun Sarabi and the organization he founded to advocate for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
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#Hack4Congress helps unlock the power of democratic participation
Communique Magazine
In this issue, we are launching a new layout that we hope you will find compelling, both aesthetically and in substance. The cover story outlines the center’s recent research and initiatives promoting innovation in city governance and urban policy. In addition, we reflect on the first year of our Challenges to Democracy 10th anniversary event series and introduce a faculty Q & A and ”Alumni in the Field” feature.