Macartney Ewing
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International Development & Humanitarian Assistance Minor
AEB4283
International Humanitarian Assistance | Spring 2018
This course provided my first in-depth exposure to the ethical, political, and logistical aims of global humanitarian assistance. This course shared the historical victories and shortcomings of aid and the challenges surrounding alleviation of poverty, encouragement of sustainable economic growth, protection of the environment, inequality, public health, and migration. The course did a great job of distinguishing between international development and humanitarian assistance. Humanitarian assistance exists to preserve human life and acts immediately following natural disaster or other disruption. Development occurs once the threat has passed and as the people and economy in the affected area attempt to resume normalcy in a sustainable and productive way.
ENV4932
Waste Management in Developing Countries | Fall 2018
This course focused on how communities and organizations in developing countries design and develop programs and practices that can properly manage solid waste and empower local communities. Through this course, I was exposed to the complexities of waste management itself, as well as the underlying aspects that influence it such as stakeholder analysis and community engagement. Waste is not a glamorous aspect in international development, however, it is very important and often overlooked. Waste management in one country affects oceans, groundwater, and air quality everywhere.
AEB3671
Comparative World Agriculture |
Fall 2019
This course explored the business and economics of the food and agriculture sector of many major global regions. The course will focus on the historical development, the current situation and the future outlook of the food and agriculture sector. I learned about global exports, regions of expertise, and how comparative advantage effects what exports and internal policies each country invests in and prioritizes. I especially enjoyed that Dr. House, our instructor, spent time discussing current events and the trade policies and domestic policies that effected imports and pricing of goods.
AEB3671
International Development Policy |
Spring 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this course, as I felt like it provided me with realistic, hands-on experience in assessing the indicators of policy success through projects and in-class activities. Additionally, it encouraged me to think critically about what effects of a given policy may be causal or correlational. This course studies how poverty, population, technology, resources, trade, and the environment affect humanity’s effort to develop.