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Democracy and Governance Practitioners and scholars in fields as diverse as public policy, international development, and security studies increasingly recognize that successful programs in their fields require effective and accountable governance.

The Master of Arts in Democracy and Governance at Georgetown University seeks to understand the foundations of democratic and responsive government, how policymakers can create and implement policies to achieve these objectives, and prepares students for both careers and further study in these areas.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM Georgetown University's Master of Arts in Democracy and Governance offers rigorous preparation for individuals interested in professional or scholarly careers in the fields of democracy assistance and governance reform. The Master of Arts in Democracy and Governance is the most comprehensive degree of its kind in the United States.

■ Focused and Relevant Training The program prepares students to understand the complexities of democratization and achieving accountable government.

■ Institutional Expertise and Reputation Georgetown University is recognized around the world as a leader in educating and training students for careers in research, public service, and the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

■ Opportunities for Practical Experience Washington, D.C. is an ideal location to study how the theories of political change translate into the policies crucial to realizing it.

Students gain first-hand experience through relevant internships, lectures, and conferences with leading policymakers and scholars in the field, and close interaction with a wide range of practitioners working at the forefront of democracy assistance and political reform.

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demo "The program afforded me the opportunity to study with leaders in the field and to work abroad at a USAID mission in Morocco… The program taught me how to think like a development practitioner."

—Austan Mogharabi ('09)

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NDI is a leading non-profit working to strengthen democracy and improve governance overseas. At NDI, graduates Melinda Haring (’10), Andrew Mandelbaum (’08), Lindsay Robinson (’10), and Kim Schneider (’09) design and run programs in Eurasia, Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe as well as those in its global governance unit.

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Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) DAI is a leading global consulting firm. Daniel Adams ('08), Danielle Pearl ('10), Emily Siedlak ('10), Andrew Vasile ('09), and Johanna Womer-Benjamin ('09) work on programs in both Washington and overseas.

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ACCOUNT 2009 and 2010 Afghan Elections

In August 2009, Austan Mogharabi ('09), Danielle Pearl ('10), Evan Smith ('08), and Miki Wilkins ('08) served as election observers for the presidential and provincial elections in Afghanistan with Democracy International (DI). In addition to observing the elections, Smith headed DI's press operations and Wilkins coordinated observation teams in Kabul. In September 2010, Smith and Danielle Bayar ('11) served as election observers for the parliamentary elections, with Smith once again managing DI's press operations.

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alization The World Bank Institute (WBI)

The WBI is the World Bank's principal provider of capacity-building programs.

Austan Mogharabi ('09) works to improve procurement systems and Marcelo Buitron ('11) works to strengthen the rule of law in Latin America.

"Georgetown's Democracy and Governance Program offers the opportunity to combine strong theory with rigorous methodology. This provided me with a solid foundation for pursuing my Ph.D." —Jack Santucci ('09)

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Where Our Graduates and Students Work AED Center for Civil Society and Governance American Bar Association (ABA) Booz Allen Hamilton Center for Civic Education Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Democracy International (DI) Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) Freedom House Global Giving Henry L. Stimson Center Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Republican Institute (IRI) Media Matters for America National Democratic Institute (NDI) National Endowment for Democracy (NED) National War College Open Society Institute (OSI) Pew Charitable Trusts Safadi Foundation USA United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) United States Army United States House of Representatives United States Department of Commerce United States Senate United States Department of State United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars World Bank

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Collaborative Relationships ■ Democracy International A number of students and alumni have worked for Democracy International (DI), a private consulting firm in Washington, D.C. The program had a very close relationship with DI during Pakistan’s 2008 election and Afghanistan’s 2009 and 2010 elections, when alumni, faculty, and students served as election observers and logistical staff.

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■ International Foundation for Electoral Systems The program has co-sponsored election management workshops with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).

The workshops brought together students and IFES staff to address contemporary challenges in elections management.

■ Project on Middle East Democracy The program has held a series of conferences in the Middle East and Washington, D.C. with the Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED). The conferences brought together youth leaders from the United States and the Middle East to discuss the role and responsibility of youth in achieving and sustaining democratic reforms.

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The Democracy and Governance Program has formed excellent relationships with leading public and private-sector organizations through classes taught by prominent practitioners, conferences, and special events.

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Faculty Program Leadership Daniel Brumberg, Associate Professor, Co-Director Eusebio Mujal-León, Associate Professor, Co-Director

Barak Hoffman, Associate Director and Executive Director for the Center for Democracy and Civil Society Practitioner Faculty Eric Bjornlund, Co-Principal, Democracy International

Daniel Calingaert, Deputy Director of Programs, Freedom House Ivan Doherty, Senior Associate and Director of Political Party Programs, National Democratic Institute

Moana Erickson, former Director of Hills Program on Governance, Center for Strategic and International Studies Jeff Fischer, Team Leader, Electoral Education and Integrity Program, Creative Associates International, Inc.

Andrew Green, Principal, DG Metrics Steven Heydemann, Vice President, Grants and Fellowships Program, United States Institute of Peace

Tom Melia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, United States Department of State

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Admissions A complete application to the Georgetown Master of Arts Program in Democracy and Governance consists of: ■ Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences online application and fee ■ Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended ■ Résumé or C.V. ■ Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores ■ TOEFL /IELTS scores for international applicants ■ Statement of Purpose approximately 500 words in length ■ Academic writing sample ■ Three (3) letters of recommendations

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By: K ate Tallent Design

Master of Arts Program in Democracy and Governance Washington, D.C. http://cdacs.georgetown.edu

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