Center for Global Affairs

BUENOS AIRES:
A CASE STUDY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Saturday, March 10 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
GLOB1-CE9957 / $1,995 (airfare not included)

Civil society initiatives are leading the way toward innovative strategies in the development arena. South America - Buenos Aires in particular - provides vibrant examples of how bottom-up strategies can enable communities to improve their own development whether it be in the political, social, or economic arena.

The course examines the initiatives taken by civil society and government to tackle issues such as economic empowerment, anti-corruption, workers rights, and community development. Students meet with a variety of organizations through site visits and briefings. Organized lectures provide students with the contextual knowledge needed for analysis.

Applications are available September 26th with a priority deadline on October 28, 2011. Check back for program updates. Applications primarily consist of a personal statement.

Site: Meetings are held on-site at organizations and the NYU Buenos Aires Center.

Site visits and organizations include organizations working in such areas as microfinance, women's empowerment, anti-corruption, and the media. Specific organizations may include:

• The World Bank
• Colombia Microcredito
• La Juantia
• The U.S. Embassay
• Poder Ciudadano
• Fundación Mujeres en Igualdad
• Cambio Democrativo
• Mujeres 2000
• Local government

Other activities:

• Tango Show
• Trip to an estancia
• Bus tour of Buenos Aires

Hotel

Students will be staying at the Dazzler Hotel Laprida. The hotel is in walking distance of the NYU-BA Center in the neighborhood of Recoleta. Students will be staying in Classic singles. Check-in will be for March 10th, and check-out March 18th. Wifi and breakfast is included.

What is included:

• Hotel accommodation: check-in March 10th, check-out March 18th
• Buffet breakfasts daily
• Tango show, estancia trip and bus tour (extras may be an additional charge)
• Group meals to be determined

What is NOT included:

• Airfare
• Airport transportation
• Some ground transportation (students will be responsible for about $20 worth of local taxis)
• Lunch and dinners (other than those specified in the program)
• Insurance for trip cancellation, flight cancellation, luggage loss or damage, medical and accident is not included but highly recommended
• Visas and passport costs