In the summer of 2008, the Institute supported five students in four independent student research projects. Students will present research and findings at the end of the summer.

• Ruth Kamukama, MPA1 - Integrating Marginalized Groups into Policy and Development Processes in East and Central Africa

• Leah Cohen, MPP, JD (HLS) - The Constitutional Mandate for Municipal Delivery of Water in South Africa: What does it really mean for Cities and their Informal Settlements?

• Cecilia Barja Chamas, Mason Fellow & Karina Weinstein, MPA2 - Women Street Vendors in La Paz

• Nicole Kekeh, Mason Fellow - The Involvement of the Military and its Effect on the Outcomes of Political Transitions in Three African Countries