International Studies Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities Public Sector CSSD- French Ministry of Defense The C2SD establishes a connection with the armed forces It is a research program ensures the diffusion of needed information within the Ministry for Defense and the scientific community Research is entrusted to the researchers and to the enquiring teachers of the universities and the national scientific research center (CNRS) http://www.c2sd.sga.defense.gouv.fr/bilaccueil.php?id_rubrique=1 Congressional Research Service CRS works exclusively and directly for Members and committees of Congress in support of their legislative, oversight, and representative functions CRS provides research, analysis, and information services that are required to be timely, objective, nonpartisan, and confidential CRS maintains close ties with the Congress and, consistent with its broad congressional mandate, provides a wide variety of services with the goal of contributing to an informed national legislature CRS Volunteers gain hands-on experience working with issues relating to congressional elections while developing research and writing skills in a prestigious public policy institution http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/ Federal Communication Commission The Federal Communications Commission offers legal and non-legal internship opportunities throughout the year Internships provide opportunities for interested students to increase their knowledge of the issues and technologies that are shaping the telecommunications market, while at the same time providing invaluable support to the Commission The FCC is always looking for motivated students who want to participate in their many programs and gain valuable experience with a federal agency http://www.fcc.gov/ Federal Reserve Bank of NY The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System Internships are typically available in Bank Supervision and Regulation, Domestic and International Research, Financial Services, Information Technology and Markets Interns are assigned to one department for the summer, but have frequent opportunities to collaborate with other interns and employees around the Bank Past assignments have included participating in bank risk examinations, developing reports and databases, and conducting economic research with senior level economists Interns are given the opportunity to write, think critically, give formal presentations and contribute to computer-based projects http://www.ny.frb.org/ National Parliament of Japan, Office of legislator KONO Taro KONO Taro is pleased to accept Japanese-speaking foreign students as non-paid interns in the Parliamentary office or district offices Interested students should be proficient and able to work with others in the Japanese language Internship should occur during the Parliamentary session The regular session lasts from January to at least June http://www.konotaro.org/ Naval Criminal Investigative Service NCIS is the primary law enforcement and counterintelligence arm of the United States Department of the Navy NCIS offers a hands-on, nonpaying internship program, which is designed to provide education-related work assignments for students Based upon their background and experience, interns are assigned to functional areas such as criminal investigations, information systems, government relations and public affairs, computer crimes, strategic planning, personnel services and operations, criminal intelligence, and forensic sciences http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ Office of US Representative Chris Van Hollen Internships provide an excellent opportunity to see first hand the legislative process in action Responsibilities include assisting with incoming mail, working with staff on legislative projects, casework, and general office duties All students interested in an internship with Chris Van Hollen are encouraged to apply; however, preference is given to college students or recent graduates If you are interested in interning with Representative Van Hollen's office during the coming fall season, please contact the Internship Coordinator in our Washington, DC office http://vanhollen.house.gov/HoR/MD08/Home Overseas Private Investment Corportation, OPIC The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) was established as a development agency of the U.S government in 1971 OPIC helps U.S businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing the risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S foreign policy OPIC maintains a robust internship program, offering challenging opportunities to more than one hundred college students every year Two categories of internships are available, each with their own distinct requirements and application process: General Internships and Legal Internships http://www.opic.gov/ Presidential Management Staff, Phillipines The PMS provides competent dedicated service to the Presidency in the overall management of the development process, in order to achieve the national goals of winning the fight against poverty, institutionalizing a new politics based on issues, performance and service, moral transformation of the bureaucracy for good governance, and leadership by example http://www.op.gov.ph/pms/ United States Trade Representative The Office of the U.S Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries The student intern program at USTR is a volunteer program where undergraduate and graduate students gain knowledge and experience on U.S trade policy Assignments range from research, analyses, statistics, briefing books, report preparation, meeting and conference planning, letter writing, to covering Hill meetings, hearings, and markups as necessary http://www.ustr.gov/ US Consulate General, Vietnam American Consulates assist American citizens abroad that are in need; handle visa and immigration applications; and, help disseminate information about American foreign policy and law to the local populations Internships are granted through the US State Department website http://trade.gov/index.asp U.S Commercial Office of the U.S Consulate, Florence, Italy The Commercial Service Florence, a division of the U.S Department of Commerce and the Commercial Service Italy, is responsible for the Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna The mission of the Commercial Service Florence is to help American exporters identify and take advantage of business opportunities in Italy The realization of our mission involves a full range of trade promotion services and a full calendar of trade events in the area aimed at bringing American companies to the European market http://florence.usconsulate.gov/english/ U.S Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration An agency within the US Department of Commerce, the International Trade Administration (ITA) manages the nonagricultural trade operations of the US Government and assists the Office of the United States Trade Representative in coordinating trade policy In order to increase American competitiveness abroad, open foreign markets, and eliminate unfair trade practices, ITA identifies trade and investment opportunities for US exporters, advises US businesses on overseas economic developments, monitors imports, and sponsors trade fairs and missions Interns work in Trade Development, the Office of the Undersecretary, International Economic Policy, US and Foreign Commercial Service, and Import Administration http://trade.gov/index.asp U.S Department of State The Department manages several student employment programs that enable students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment through on-the-job experience Some of our students work in Washington, DC, and others have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas http://trade.gov/index.asp U.S Department of State, NATO Mission Interning at the U.S Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium, offers a unique opportunity to see history in the making Every year, we recruit approximately 10-12 interns from colleges and universities throughout the U.S during the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms Opportunities are available to work in the Political and Public Affairs Sections of the Mission and the Office of the Defense Advisor http://www.state.gov/p/eur/rt/nato/ U.S Department of State, US Mission to the UN An important function of this Mission is to keep the Department of State informed of events at the United Nations Mission officers report on meetings and make recommendations to the State Department as to what course of action the United States should pursue in the world organization This information is also relayed to overseas American Embassies which have an interest in particular items under United Nations consideration USUN is also a link between the United States Government and the United Nations Secretariat http://www.state.gov/p/io/ U.S Department of State, US Embassy, Delhi US Embassies have many roles including: protecting American citizens abroad; promoting American trade; monitoring environmental, labor, and health conditions; serving as press spokespersons for American policy; administering laws concerning visas and immigration; directing USAID money through loans and grants Internship opportunities are offered thought the State Department website US Embassies have many roles including: protecting American citizens abroad; promoting American trade; monitoring environmental, labor, and health conditions; serving as press spokespersons for American policy; administering laws concerning visas and immigration; directing USAID money through loans and grants Internship opportunities are offered thought the State Department website http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/ U.S Department of State, Population Refugees Migration/AFR The U.S Government funds protection and life-sustaining relief for millions of refugees and victims of conflict around the globe The United States also admits tens of thousands of refugees annually for permanent resettlement The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is central to these efforts Within the government, PRM has primary responsibility for formulating policies on population, refugees, and migration, and for administering U.S refugee assistance and admissions programs http://www.state.gov/g/prm/ U.S Treasury, Office of International Affairs, Asia Treasury's Office of International Affairs protects and supports economic prosperity at home by encouraging financial stability and sound economic policies abroad International Affairs performs constant surveillance and in-depth analysis of global economic and financial developments and then engages with financial market participants, foreign governments, international financial institutions, and in multilateral fora to develop and promote good policies http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/internationalaffairs/index.html Volpe Center U.S Department of Transportation The John A Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an internationally recognized center of transportation and logistics expertise Through research and development, engineering, and analysis, the Volpe Center helps decision-makers define problems and pursue solutions to lead transportation into the 21st century In essence, the Volpe Center is a catalyst for innovation-a source of critical insight necessary to realize transportation's promising future http://www.volpe.dot.gov/about/index.html Non-Profit American Assistance for Cambodia Dedicated to building schools in Cambodia destroyed by the destructive campaigns of the Khmer Rouge regime Supported by foreign donors, the organization seeks to bring educational opportunities to isolated Cambodian villages http://www.cambodiaschools.com/ Associated Press, Rome Bureau AP Internship program is a highly selective, 12-week, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics, broadcast and multimedia journalists Interns work in an AP bureau under the supervision of a designated trainer and get to cover breaking news that may be featured in many media outlets http://www.cambodiaschools.com/ Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS offers both full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for undergraduate, advanced students and recent graduates interested in gaining practical experience in public policy at an institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact Interns may participate in a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing meetings and events that support the goals of the program they are working with http://www.csis.org/ Council on Hemispheric Affairs For almost 30 years, the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), a major tax-exempt, nonprofit and nonpartisan national research and information organization, has offered internships in Washington in the fields of U.S., Latin American and Canadian relations These internships provide entry level practical experience in dealing with a variety of hemispheric political, economic, diplomatic and trade issues They also provide young scholars with an excellent opportunity to be exposed to the policymaking process COHA is seeking highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students, and those who already have earned degrees http://www.coha.org/ German Marshall Fund of the United States Since its inception, the German Marshall Fund has brought Americans and Europeans together to increase understanding and to build future transatlantic networks among the political, media, business, and nonprofit communities GMF works closely with partner organizations to sponsor a range of fellowship and exchange programs designed to provide both broad cultural exposure and more targeted opportunities for learning about specialized policy areas The Marshall Memorial Fellowship for young American and European leaders is the flagship GMF fellowship program, but GMF sponsors other fellowships for scholarship or exchange, including the Congress-Bundestag Forum, the Manfred Wörner Seminar, and various travel programs supporting transatlantic learning for congressional staff and European parliamentarians http://www.gmfus.org/template/index.cfm Habitat for Humanity International As an international volunteer, volunteers will have the opportunity to educate themselves about poverty, housing needs and Habitat for Humanity’s impact in a specific region Volunteers gain valuable experience in a variety of areas, including cross-cultural communication, understanding global issues and learning new ways of living Volunteers also receive the satisfaction of being part of the solution to the poverty housing crisis, working in partnership with Habitat homeowners, staff and volunteers and learning from the many gifts they have to offer http://www.habitat.org/ Institute for Policy Studies Since 1963, IPS has sought to empower people to build healthy and democratic societies in communities, the U.S., and the world IPS has sought to transform ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment The Institute has strengthened and linked social movements through articulation of root principles and fundamental rights, research and analysis on current events and issues, and connections to policymakers, academics, and activists at all levels As a multi-issue think tank that has worked with the movements that shaped the late 20th Century, from Civil Rights onwards, IPS offers a cross-cutting analysis with a historical perspective http://www.ips-dc.org/index.htm InterBand InterBand was founded in Yokohama, Japan in 1992 by Professor Nobuhiko SUTO of Tokai University in order to respond to the mushrooming regional conflicts in Post Cold War Period by the efforts of Japanese scholars and citizens who have keen concern to the peace and human rights issues of the World It started by advocacy and Early Warning of conflicts or violation of human rights to Japanese and International society, but it gradually developed to a unique Civil Society Organization specialized in conflict prevention and support for post-conflict peace building activities in conflict affected countries such as Mozambique, Rwanda, Bosnia and Cambodia http://www.interband.org/ Kuban Youth Tolerance Camp/IREX The goal of the Kuban Youth Tolerance Camp is to counteract the destructive tendencies of ethnic intolerance in Krasnodar Krai by stressing interaction and understanding among the youth of different nationalities in the region Youth, representing a wide variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, will be selected to participate in the conference, which will feature interactive games, and group projects where the students will have to work together to solve problems http://www.irex.org/ MACMAG-GLIP The core purpose of MACMAG GLIP is to build and sustain a forum to provide opportunities for analysis, learning and exchange on women, gender and development amongst local groups, grassroots NGOs and networks at all levels in order to strengthen and sustain institutional capacity and dialogue on women, gender and development within the Middle East/Maghreb Region http://www.macmag-glip.org/ National Cooperative Business Association NCBA is the lead national membership association representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries Through comprehensive education, co-op development, communications, public policy, and international development programs, NCBA helps co-ops strengthen their businesses so they can better serve their members It also provides a strong, unified voice on Capitol Hill http://www.ncba.coop/ National University of Hanoi, School of Humanities The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) consists of 13 faculties, departments and centers with over 489 teaching staff, researchers and administrative personnel Among them are many eminent, prestigious professors, particularly in the fields of history, literature, linguistics and philosophy The student body is steadily growing The current student enrollment is about 10,000 in various training programs The number of students enrolled in graduate programs alone is over 500 http://www.vnu.edu.vn/ NHK, The Japan Broadcasting Corportation, DC Bureau NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan's sole public broadcaster NHK is financed by the receiving fee paid by each household that owns a television set This system enables the Corporation to maintain independence from any governmental and private organization, and ensures that the opinions of viewers and listeners are assigned top priority NHK currently serves domestic audiences via five television and three radio services NHK has 54 stations across Japan and correspondents in 35 locations around the world Making full use of this network, NHK will continue to offer fast, accurate and detailed reports and programs, covering a broad spectrum extending from international news to local information http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/japanese/index.html Opportunity International (2) Opportunity International strives to reach the world's poorest people through its microenterprise development programs Recognizing that the large majority of the world's poorest people are women and that they contribute decisively to the well-being of their families, Opportunity makes it a priority to support programs that serve the particular needs of women Opportunity International was founded on the principle of Jesus Christ's call to serve the poor http://www.opportunity.org/site/pp.asp?c=7oIDLROyGqF&b=203866 Policy Exchange Policy Exchange is an independent think tank whose mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas which will foster a free society based on strong communities, personal freedom, limited government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/ Population Services International PSI is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low income and vulnerable populations PSI, with programs in safe water/oral rehydration, malaria, nutrition/micronutrients, family planning and HIV/AIDS, deploys commercial marketing strategies to promote health products, services and healthy behavior that enable lowincome and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives PSI seeks interns to assist with special projects and functions that support our social marketing programs PSI offers international internships based on the needs of specific country programs The duration, timing and financial support available for international internships are determined by the program's individual requirements and resources http://www.psi.org/ Project Enterprise Project Enterprise's mission is to assist entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities to increase their incomes, develop successful businesses, and build their assets, thereby creating jobs for themselves and their neighbors, and lifting the standard of living for themselves, their families, and their communities http://www.projectenterprise.org/ Pronatura Pentula de Yucatan Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan, A C (PPY) is a Mexican non-profit organization which focuses its efforts in the conservation of very important ecosystems in three states of Mexico Yucatan, Campeche, Quintana Roo and also in the Gulf of Mexico, the nesting area for sea turtles in danger of extinction (like the hawksbill turtle), the home of one of the hemisphere´s most important colonies of the brilliantly colored flamingos and the winter refuge of millions of migratory birds which cross the Gulf from USA and Canada http://www.pronatura-ppy.org.mx/ SafAIDs SAfAIDS is a regional HIV/AIDS resource (RHR) established in 1994 and based in Zimbabwe The organisation's goal is to disseminate HIV/AIDS information in order to promote, inform and support appropriate responses to the epidemic in the fields of HIV prevention, care, long-term planning and coping with the impact http://www.safaids.org.zw/index.cfm Save the Children US Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world Save the Children works with families to define and solve the problems their children and communities face utilizing a broad array of strategies to ensure self-sufficiency Through the decades, Save the Children has evolved into a leading international relief and development organization http://www.savethechildren.org/ Search for Common Grounds Search for Common Ground is non-governmental organization dedicated to finding nonviolent solution to seemingly intractable conflicts around the globe SCG works simultaneously on multiple levels and on multiple fronts, while striving for societal conflict transformation SCG works with parties in conflict to help them not only understand their differences but also to act on their commonalities http://www.sfcg.org/ Servicio Pax y Justicia The organization Servicio Paz y Justicia is a human rights organization interested operating mainly in South America SERPAJ works for truth and justice in the process of democracy building The organisation is based on a Christian view of life, and enjoys close contact with clergy and bishops critical of present-day conditions in Latin America The chief task of the movement is to promote respect for human rights, a phrase that is intended to include social and economic rights On the practical level this means that Servicio provides assistance to the rural workers in their struggle for land, and to the trade unions in their struggle to protect the rights of their workers http://www.serpaj.org.ec/ Sewa Lanka Foundation The mission of Sewalanka Foundation is to enhance the capacity of rural communities to democratically identify and address their own development needs and to provide services that contribute to economically viable, socially just and ecologically sustainable development of Sri Lanka http://www.sewalanka.org/ STeP UP Founded in 1998 by Kaye Popofsky Kramer, Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, Step Up educates our membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future http://www.stepup.st/ West African Research Centre The West African Research Center (WARC) is the overseas research center for The West African Research Association (WARA) It is located in Dakar, Senegal WARC is a center for academic exchange between American and West African scholars that encourages research on the region of West Africa Since its inception, WARC has grown both in terms of staff and influence as it continues to connect researchers in the USA with researchers in the region of West Africa interested in common issues http://www.warccroa.org/ International Organizations Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe The CSCE is a respected organization which monitors the agreements of the Helsinki Final Act Interns for the Helsinki Commission research Helsinki Final Act-related issues on human rights, religious liberties, corruption and rule of law, and free media; communicate with House and Senate offices regarding pending foreign policy initiatives; assist staff advisors with hearings and briefings; assist the communications director with media coordination and press conferences; compile press clippings of articles on developments in the OSCE region; maintain awareness of NGO activities; and conduct standard office duties http://www.csce.gov Energy Council of France The EDF Group is a leader in the electricity sector world wide Committed to a dynamic of transformation, its aim is to become a European benchmark energy company http://www.edf.fr/1i/Accueil-fr.html International Finance Corporation The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, DC It shares the primary objective of all World Bank Group institutions: to improve the quality of the lives of people in its developing member countries IFC hires summer interns each year for a minimum period of four weeks to work on discrete projects in Washington or in one of IFC’s field offices http://www.ifc.org/ OSCE Mission to Bosnia Heregovina The OSCE Internship Program provides young people with an opportunity to develop their skills and gain experience, increasing their prospects for employment and provides an intercultural learning experience OSCE offers a limited number of unpaid placements for interns, which are filled depending on the needs and facilities of the various departments Interns can assist and support the work of the following departments within the OSCE Mission to BiH: Democratization; Human Rights; Education; Security and Cooperation; Public Administration Reform; Press & Public Information Interns and volunteers play a key role at Oxfam America Each year, more than 100 volunteers and interns work in the Boston and Washington, DC offices expanding OXFAM's capacity to achieve their mission to end poverty and suffering http://www.oscebih.org/oscebih_eng.asp OXFAM America The regional arm of the United Nations Secretariat for the Asian and Pacific region is the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) The functions of UNESCAP have been defined by the Secretary-General as follows: Promoting economic and social development through regional and subregional cooperation and integration; Formulating and promoting development assistance activities and projects commensurate with the needs and priorities of the region while acting as an executing agency for relevant operational projects; Providing advisory services to governments at their request; Developing and executing programmes of technical cooperation http://www.oxfamamerica.org/ UN Economic and Social Commission (Asia Pacific) As the food aid arm of the UN, WFP uses its food t meet emergency needs; support economic & social development The Agency also provides the logistics support necessary to get food aid to the right people at the right time and in the right place WFP works to put hunger at the centre of the international agenda, promoting policies, strategies and operations that directly benefit the poor and hungry http://www.unescap.org/ UN Development Programme 10 UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life They are on the ground in 166 countries, working with local people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges http://www.wfp.org/english/ UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Cairo The UNHCR is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country The UNHCR have the tools they need to create a better future The UNHCR provides interns with an opportunity to gain practical work experience related to their academic programme or future work in a field related to UNHCR's mission http://www.unhcr.ch/ UNICEF UNICEF was mandated by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and help them reach their full potential It is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children - victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation and those with disabilities It aims to promote the equal rights of women and girls and to support their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities http://www.unicef.org/ UNIFEM UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality Placing the advancement of women's human rights at the centre of all of its efforts, UNIFEM focuses its activities on four strategic areas: (1) reducing feminized poverty, (2) ending violence against women, (3) reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS among women and girls, and (4) achieving gender equality in democratic governance in times of peace as well as war The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM's work It is designed to complement women's development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law http://www.unifem.org/ United Nations Designed to promote among the participants a better understanding of major problems confronting the world and to provide insight into how the United Nations attempts to find solutions to these problems Applicants should be currently enrolled in a graduate school and specialize in a field related to the work of the United Nations, such as international relations, international law, economics, political science, journalism, population studies, translation and terminology, or public administration http://www.un.org/ 11 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) UNIDO’s mission is to improve the living conditions of people and promote global prosperity through offering tailor-made solutions for the sustainable industrial development of developing countries and countries with economies in transition The internship program is designed to promote a better understanding of UNIDO's goals and objectives and, at the same time, to afford interns with an insight on how attempts are made to solve problems confronting developing economies in the area of industrialization Interns will receive practical experience on the work of UNIDO, or be able to conduct research on items of direct relevance to UNIDO's programme of work http://www.unido.org/ UN Office on Drug and Crime, Terrorism Prevention Branch The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime and terrorism to counter the world drug problem and to take concerted action against international terrorism http://www.unodc.org/unodc/terrorism.html Private Sector APCO Indonesia APCO Indonesia, based in Jakarta with consultants throughout the archipelago, is part of APCO Worldwide, a leading global public affairs and strategic communication firm headquartered in Washington, D.C with 23 offices throughout Asia, North America, Europe and Africa http://www.apcoworldwide.com/ AT Kearney Global Business Policy A.T Kearney consultants help the world’s leading corporations gain and sustain competitive advantage, and achieve tangible results for their clients Whether the focus is on strategy or operations, on organizational change or strategic business technology, A.T Kearney is committed to helping clients improve their products and services, their business relationships, and their bottom line economics A.T Kearney consultants accomplish these goals through an approach that combines a broad knowledge of business issues with a deep understanding of specific industries http://www.atkearney.com/ Bear Stearns The Bear Stearns Companies Inc (NYSE: BSC) is the parent company of Bear, Stearns & Co Inc., a leading global investment banking, securities trading and brokerage firm Since 1923, Bear Stearns has helped corporations, institutions, governments and individuals reach their financial objectives http://www.bearstearns.com/ BearingPoint BearingPoint provides business consulting, systems integration and managed services to Global 2000 companies, medium-sized businesses, and government organizations Approximately 16,000 professionals in 39 countries leverage extensive industry and 12 technology domain experience and flexible tools and methodologies to successfully deliver on time and on budget Bearing Point consultants work to integrate business systems and align clients’ business processes and information systems allowing them to achieve their desired business results and create enterprise value http://www.bearingpoint.com/ Booz Allen Hamilton Inc Booz Allen Hamilton, a global strategy and technology consulting firm, works with clients to deliver results that endure They provide services to major international corporations and government clients around the world Booz Allen's major areas of expertise include: Strategy, Organization, Operations, Systems, Technology With more than 16,000 employees on six continents, the firm generated annual total sales of over $3 billion in FY2005 Booz Allen is a private company with corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia http://www.boozallen.com/ CNN CNN is among the world's leaders in news and information delivery Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated staff in CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and in bureaus worldwide, CNN relies heavily on CNN's global team of almost 4,000 news professionals http://www.cnn.com/ CNNfn CNN & MONEY combine business news, stock quotes & financial market coverage with personal finance advice, tools & investing tips http://money.cnn.com/ Development Finance International Development Finance International Group is a non-profit economic policy advisory, research, training, and capacity-building group DFI has worked with more than 40 developing country governments in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, to improve their capacity to design, analyze and implement key strategies on debt, on the external and domestic financing of development, on core macroeconomic policies and on poverty reduction http://www.dfintl.com/ Environmental Services Group International Environmental Services Group International is an aggressive, Washington, D.C headquartered firm offering U.S environmental technology to international project managers ESGI links cutting edge U.S environmental technology with projects worldwide ESGI makes available to its U.S clients and local project managers the services of carefully chosen environmental consultants ESGI offers the skills of carefully chosen environmental engineering firms during project implementation if desired by project managers ESGI offers full service consulting on and access to international financial institutions and U.S export credit agencies http://www.esgicorp.com/ Grameen Bank Grameen Bank (GB) has reversed conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and created a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, 13 participation and creativity GB provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh, without any collateral At GB, credit is a cost effective weapon to fight poverty and it serves as a catalyst in the over all development of socio-economic conditions of the poor who have been kept outside the banking orbit on the ground that they are poor and hence not bankable http://grameen-info.org/bank/ Lehman Brothers Lehman Brothers, an innovator in global finance, serves the financial needs of corporations, governments and municipalities, institutional clients, and high net worth individuals worldwide Founded in 1850, Lehman Brothers maintains leadership positions in equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, investment banking, private investment management, asset management and private equity The Firm is headquartered in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Tokyo, and operates in a network of offices around the world http://www.lehman.com/ MetaMetrics Inc MetaMetrics Inc provides program planning, evaluation, and implementation services Since 1973, MetaMetrics has delivered technical assistance in the U.S and in over thirty foreign nations for state, federal, and non-profit agencies and private companies This small business, minority-owned firm is incorporated in the District of Columbia MetaMetrics goes beyond measurement to develop, present, and implement innovative program options for managers and policy makers http://www.metametrics.com/ The Atlantic Monthly Magazine Atlantic Media Company, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the parent company of The Atlantic Monthly, National Journal, and Government Executive magazines Our publications reach an audience of over one million influential thought leaders in the Washington, D.C policy community and across the nation Offering a progressive environment with generous benefits, Atlantic Media provides excellent opportunities for career development and growth http://www.theatlantic.com/ The Business Roundtable Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S corporations The Roundtable is committed to advocating public policies that ensure vigorous economic growth, a dynamic global economy, and the well-trained and productive U.S workforce essential for future competitiveness In general, the Roundtable focuses on issues it believes will have an effect on the economic well-being of the nation The chief executives work on task forces on specific issues that direct research, supervise preparation of position papers, recommend policy, and lobby Congress and the Administration on select issues The Roundtable seeks to identify issues early and tries to understand the problems faced by government as well as business It has served as a catalyst in working with other groups to form coalitions and in stimulating individual business leaders to be more active in the public policy arena http://www.brtable.org/ The Louis Berger Group, Inc 14 The Louis Berger Group’s objective is to continue to be one of the leading infrastructure engineering, environmental science and economic development operations in the world Ensure the performance of quality services in keeping with our contracts It is the strategy of Louis Berger to be of sufficient size so that we can, by means of focusing the strengths of all our operating units, compete for the largest and most prestigious projects throughout the world http://louisberger.com/ 15 ... marketing programs PSI offers international internships based on the needs of specific country programs The duration, timing and financial support available for international internships are determined... media outlets http://www.cambodiaschools.com/ Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS offers both full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for undergraduate, advanced... broad spectrum extending from international news to local information http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/japanese/index.html Opportunity International (2) Opportunity International strives to reach