Introduction

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Hello and welcome!

My name is Robert Hartwell and I am a graduate student and Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow in the Master's of Development Practice (MDP) program at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.

This blog is a space where I will write about my own personal thoughts regarding the world of international development. The contents of this blog will include, among many things, posts such as:

• Stories from my field experiences

• Best practices for program design and implementation

• Tips and tricks for monitoring and evaluation

• Book recommendations and reviews

• Current trends and events across the international development sector

• And much more!

I am looking forward to sharing my work with you in the near future!