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Advisers | 8Countries | 5Universities | 8
EMDAP offers MBA/MA degree students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain international experience by providing assistance to organizations in developing countries.
About the Program
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The deadline for the current 2012-2013 cycle is May 25, 2012. Please visit the "Adviser Application" link below for detailed application instructions and information.
For additional information, please contact the Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program Team by email or phone at emdap@iie.org or +1-202-326-7823.
Adviser Application
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The EMDAP case studies are written by EMDAP Advisers based on their experience working for one year in USAID targeted countries worldwide.
Case Studies
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EMDAP supports President Obama’s strategy of expanding exchange programs to build a volunteer business assistance corps for targeted sustainable economic development.
USAID and Implementing Partners
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EMDAP is a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to contribute to emerging market business development by using their knowledge of business management practices to identify business solutions in diverse situations.
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MBA/MA students and graduates of International Development/Relations program who have the desire to work on a USAID project for one year abroad in a developing country.
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Placements are made where USAID is present in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eurasia.
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EMDAP Advisers are awarded a grant that covers: monthly living expenses, housing, language training, transportation, health insurance and one round-trip airfare from the US to the host country.
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The 2012-2013 cycle EMDAP application is now available! Applications are due by Friday may 25, 2012. Please visit the Adviser Application page for more detailed instructions and information.
THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY IIE
I was able to offer insights on policy issues that may very well have gone overlooked had I not been there.
My EMDAP experience enabled me to learn about the microfinance industry in Mexico, work as part of a management team, and ...
I am more than just a member of a village bank. I am a valued businesswomen, teacher/trainer, and friend to my ...
My experience enabled me to look at and evaluate some of the constraints that face Small-to-Medium Enterprise ...
My host organization essentially was not functioning at all when I started working there and now its one of the most active ...
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