Global Engagement Seminar: Usama Mahmud
2022-04-12 14:00
2022-04-12 15:30
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Penn GSE Event: Global Engagement Seminar: Usama Mahmud
Education Reforms: Design & Implementation in Global Context
How do international development organizations and governments work together to design and implement education reform programs? Select case studies from developing countries will be discussed to give the audience an insight into the world of education reforms in developing countries.
Usama Mahmud
Visiting Scholar at Penn GSE
Usama Mahmud is a Penn alum - he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S.E. in Bioengineering (Class of 2010) and a Master’s in Public Administration (Class of 2012). While at Penn, Usama served as the President of Penn Pakistan Society as well as the Vice Chair for International Affairs of GAPSA. He is a development sector professional with cross-cutting experience working in both public and private domains. His areas of expertise include public sector reform, with a focus on education. He has worked closely with the Government of Pakistan as well as international organizations such as the DFID, the UN, and the World Bank. Usama has spearheaded large-scale initiatives and reform programs, and is currently working with the Punjab Government in leading the education reforms in the province.
Event Contact
Lizzie Petela, Coordinator, Penn GSE Dean's Officepetelae@upenn.edu