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Rajiv Jalota, India, District 3130
Duke University
Program in International Development Policy
As a District Magistrate and CEO of Zilla Parishad, for the Maharashtra State government, Rajiv has had firsthand experience resolving communal, economic, and environmental disputes and planning and implementing programs of social development. Since completing a master's degree in organic chemistry at Lucknow University, Rajiv has been a civil servant in the Indian Administrative Service to maintain peace with development in his jurisdiction. He has worked closely with local Rotary clubs for various humanitarian causes, including Polio Plus. Rajiv speaks Hindi and Marathi as well as English. After completing his fellowship, he plans to return to government work to develop policies and training models that are both socially acceptable as well as environmentally sustainable. He did his internship at the Environment and Social Development unit in East Asia, at the World Bank, working on resettlement and rehabilitation aspects of projects in Vietnam.
Thesis:
Resettlement and Reconstruction of Livelihoods in Development Induced Displacement: Recommendations for Project Level Bodies, National Governments & Donor Organizations Involved in Development: The Impediments, Shortcomings and Ideas for Livelihood Restoration in a Responsive Resettlement Policy
Internship:
World Bank, East Asia, Environment and Social Development, Washington, D.C.
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The application deadline for the 2009 fellowship is July 1, 2008.
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