Internationally prominent scholars share research findings and analysis related to the concrete problems of transition. Competency in English is essential to benefit fully from the program. The daily schedule generally begins with small group discussions, followed by a plenary discussion of a case. After a break, participants develop additional insights about the issues raised in the case in discussions with prominent experts. After lunch, participants are generally involved in analytic exercises related to the issues raised during the morning session.
Evenings are normally free for case preparation, reading, and interaction with other participants.
Special activities such as dinners with prominent individuals from the development community at Harvard and elsewhere and public events provide variation in this rigorous schedule. The program is intended for political leaders, senior level policy makers, senior level managers, executives of political and public interest organizations and leaders of non-governmental organizations from developing, newly industrialized, and transitional countries. Participants are selected to reflect a broad range of leadership positions from the public, private, and non-governmental sectors. They are united in sharing positions of leadership, challenging political and economic environments, and a desire to promote equitable and sustainable change in their countries. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2000.