UC Berkeley Master of Development Practice

The Berkeley MDP is based on a multidisciplinary, constructivist approach to graduate education that integrates theory with hands-on, experiential learning. The program includes core courses in public health, management, policy, social sciences, climate and energy, and economics. In addition to the core curriculum, students create a customized focus or "MyMDP" through elective coursework and experiential learning experiences. For more information please visit our website: mdp.berkeley.edu

Lessons from a Traditional Colombian Food Market: What food flows in the Galería El Porvenir Market reveal about Cali & Southwest Colombia

12/02/2022

Two great new articles by Alex Reep, MDP Class of 2023:

In CLAS on traditional food markets in Colombia from her practicum research (summer 2022)
https://clasberkeley.wpcomstaging.com/2022/12/01/lessons-from-a-traditional-colombian-food-market-what-food-flows-in-the-galeria-el-porvenir-market-reveal-about-cali-southwest-colombia/

And BPPJ on atmospheric rivers affecting California agriculture
https://bppj.berkeley.edu/2022/12/01/atmospheric-river-data-key-to-saving-californias-agricultural-sector/

Lessons from a Traditional Colombian Food Market: What food flows in the Galería El Porvenir Market reveal about Cali & Southwest Colombia By Alex Reep Surrounded by an orchestra of cilantro, oregano, and citronella, I’m seated on the concrete floor of a bustling market listening to campesino (farmer) Luz Dila, describe her routine: s…

05/21/2020

Rishi Khalsa (MDP Class of 2017) was featured in the most recent RCNR: Breakthroughs. Check out the article here:

Rishi Khalsa 2017 Master of Development Practice alumnus Rishi Khalsa applies his communication skills in the public sector.

Photos from UC Berkeley Master of Development Practice's post

12/23/2019

Congratulations to our photo contest winner in the Sustainable Development Goals category: Lily Fryer - Biodegradable Options
and runner up Ale Wall - Passive Learning
Thank you to all of our contest participants this year and their great submissions!

10/04/2019

Applications for the Berkeley MDP Fall 2020 cohort are open! Check out the requirements and get started today!

https://gradapp.berkeley.edu/apply/

09/20/2019

Take a look at the amazing photographs by Matthew Mayes (MDP Class of 2019)

Indonesian batik is a technique in which wax is applied to textiles before dyeing to create patterns. The artwork involves heating wax with propane, a practice that graduate student Matthew Mayes found could be improved upon. As a member of the UC Berkeley Master of Development Practice (MDP) Program and a USAID Global Development Fellow, Mayes traveled to Bali and Java to study the integration of biogas and bio-slurry into the batik production process.

View his stunning photographs here: https://nature.berkeley.edu/news/2019/07/powering-indonesian-textiles

05/10/2019

The fifth year reunion of the MDP's inaugural cohort. Welcome back Class of 2014!

Towards a more sustainable and inclusive global economy | UNDP

02/11/2019

Check out this article from UNDP about working towards the sustainable and inclusive economy and the SDG framework!

Towards a more sustainable and inclusive global economy | UNDP Reflecting on ten years of Business Call to Action's mission to promote inclusive and sustainable businesses.