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People and Policy
Reflections on human development, education, public policy, equity, and the institutions that shape people’s lives, opportunities, and ability to flourish.


What Kuwait Taught Me About Human Development
Examination of Kuwait’s Human Development Index (HDI), a measure developed by the United Nations Development Programme to assess human wellbeing beyond economic output.

Hervé R. Thomas
Jul 16


Mapping Healthcare Access: Lessons from Tennessee’s Medicaid System
A spatial analysis project examining healthcare access across the state of Tennessee.

Hervé R. Thomas
Jul 3


Chicago: A visionary city at the forefront of climate action
Applauding Mayor Brandon Johnson of the City of Chicago for his steadfastness in and renewed commitment to protecting “the health, safety, and well-being” of the communities he serves in light of President Trump’s withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time.

Hervé R. Thomas
Jan 26, 2025


Coming into Focus
A story about a small climate-smart youth-owned Tanzanian company’s quest to improve its clients’ livelihoods and protect the natural environment on which they depend.

Hervé R. Thomas
Dec 6, 2024


Remaining Faithful to Humanitarian Values Through Client Responsiveness
What does it mean to remain faithful to an organization’s values while working in some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts?

Hervé R. Thomas
Jan 24, 2019


Band-e-Amir National Park: Stewardship, Conservation, and National Pride
Afghanistan’s first national park, Band-e-Amir is renowned for its series of striking deep-blue lakes formed by natural travertine dams high in the Hindu Kush Mountains.

Hervé R. Thomas
Jun 5, 2011


Veterinary Field Units in Afghanistan: Building Sustainable Rural Services
Livestock plays a critical role in the livelihoods of millions of Afghan families, particularly in rural communities where economic opportunities can be limited.

Hervé R. Thomas
Jun 5, 2011
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