Research Project

Students will work on an applied research project addressing a shared global challenge between two or

more cites.

The structure will include:

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Puzzle and Global issue context

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The City Context – specific data / preference for descriptive original statistics

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Theoretical foundation – comparative global cities as units in IR

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Identify public policy body and why they can take action

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Compare the policy of two-three cities – best practices

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Introduce new policy options

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mechanisms, funding, staff time, public engagement, other considerations, Ways to Monitor and

Evaluate / KPIs

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Conclusion

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Bibliography