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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Belgian monarchy checking if princess affected by Trump's student ban
The Belgian royal palace is examining the potential consequences of a possible US entry ban for Crown Princess Elisabeth at Harvard University. "We are currently reviewing the possible implications of the Trump administration's decision," the palace said in response to a query from dpa. "We are taking the time to observe further developments in the coming days and weeks." In mid-June, a US judge temporarily blocked another attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to bar foreign nationals from accessing Harvard University. The judge's order allows foreign students to continue entering the United States to study at the elite university until the case is resolved. Trump has accused Harvard and other universities of having a left-liberal orientation and criticized them for not taking a strong enough stance against anti-Semitism. Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium is pursuing a 2-year Master's degree in Public Policy at the elite university near Boston, according to the royal palace. She has just completed her first year of studies and would graduate in May 2026, if allowed to continue studying there.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
HBKU's Master of Public Policy program earns prestigious six-year ICAPA accreditation
Doha - Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) has received full accreditation for its Master of Public Policy (MPP) program from the International Institute of Administrative Sciences' International Commission of Public Administration (ICAPA), reinforcing its status as one of the leading public policy schools and knowledge hubs in the world. The MPP has been accredited for the maximum term of six years up until April 2031, following a rigorous evaluation process which included an in-depth self-assessment and comprehensive site visit. The ICAPA Accreditation Committee and Steering Committee endorsed the program unanimously, citing confidence in its quality, relevance, and long-term impact. Commenting on the significance of this recognition, Dr. Leslie A. Pal, Dean, CPP, said: 'This accreditation reflects the College's commitment to fostering effective policy development, evaluation, and dialogue in support of Qatar's national development goals. I am especially grateful to our faculty and staff for their dedication to nurturing a world class learning and research environment at CPP.' In its formal announcement, ICAPA praised the CPP's track record of excellence in public administration education and highlighted the MPP's strong foundation and commitment to continuous improvement. As part of the ongoing accreditation cycle, CPP will submit biennial progress reports beginning in 2027 to demonstrate continued innovation and responsiveness to global standards. CPP is committed to building on this accomplishment and will continue to offer unique learning experiences featuring a distinct combination of interdisciplinarity, entrepreneurship, and innovation in policymaking and design. About Hamad Bin Khalifa University Innovating Today, Shaping Tomorrow Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), is a leading, innovation-centric university committed to advancing education and research to address critical challenges facing Qatar and beyond. HBKU develops multidisciplinary academic programs and national research capabilities that drive collaboration with leading global institutions. The university is dedicated to equipping future leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and advancing innovative solutions that create a positive global impact. For more information about HBKU, its colleges, research institutes, and initiatives, please visit To stay up to date on our social media activities, follow our accounts on: LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook. For any media inquiries, please contact: media@ About the College of Public Policy The College of Public Policy (CPP) accomplishes HBKU's priority to contribute to effective policy development, evaluation, and dialogue in support of Qatar National Vision 2030. HBKU's CPP is one of the leading public policy schools and knowledge hubs regionally and globally. It provides a uniquely situated venue for public conversation in Qatar, and a center for teaching and researching responses to policy questions of local and global relevance. Highly dynamic and open to novel ideas and experimentation, the CPP recruits the world's best faculty, builds research capacity, educates future leaders who engage with their communities, and acts as a bridge for policy innovations that positively contribute to global public good. For more information about HBKU's CPP, visit
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘An incredible opportunity': G7 Summit a chance for Canadian government to build relationships
School of Public Policy Director, Martha Hall Findlay, speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Martha Hall Findlay - School of Public Policy
Martha Hall Findlay - School of Public Policy School of Public Policy Director, Martha Hall Findlay, speaks with Alberta Primetime Michael Higgins host about the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New report: Every Idaho county grew in population
On the face of it, a new report about Idaho's population change offers few surprises: Idaho is one of the fastest growing if not the fastest growing state in the country, and about a quarter of our incoming residents are from California. But there are a few interesting nuggets of information that can be found in the latest policy brief from the University of Idaho's McClure Center for Public Policy Research. One is that every single county in Idaho gained population from 2020-24, punching a hole in the assumption that Idaho's rural counties are dying. They may not be growing as quickly as our urban areas, but they're still growing. That also bucks a national trend, according to the report's author, Liz Bageant, an economist at the McClure Center. 'All of Idaho's counties are growing, and as a rural state, this is a bit unusual,' Bageant told me in a phone interview. 'Since 2020, almost half of rural counties in the U.S. have shrunk in population, and in Idaho, in that same time period, every county has grown. So something different is happening in Idaho's rural areas.' Another interesting tidbit is that Idaho's population growth peaked in 2021 at about 52,000 new residents and has since dropped to about 24,000 per year in 2023 and 2024. 'The influx of people that happened in 2021 isn't really happening anymore,' Bageant said. 'There are still more people moving in than moving away, but what happened in 2021 was sort of quite remarkable, and we may continue to have more people moving in than moving out for a long time, but the perception that we still have those 2021 levels of in migration isn't quite accurate.' Idaho topped 2 million people in 2024, and one of the things I find remarkable is that Idaho has grown by 700,000 people since 2000. To put that in context, the population of Ada County is about 600,000, so Idaho has added more than the equivalent of Ada County in just the past 25 years. On average, Idaho's population growth rate since 2000 has been 1.7%, which is higher than Florida (1.6%), Texas (1.4%), Utah (1.4%) and South Carolina (1.3%), according to the report. Migration from other states is the primary driver of population growth, as Idaho's birth rate is actually declining. Idaho mirrors the rest of the nation in that it has an increasing proportion of older people and a declining proportion of younger people. Still, 80% of the people moving into Idaho were under 55 years old, according to the study, contrary to the common perception that it's just retirees moving into Idaho. So where are they coming from, besides California? About 18% come from Washington and 7% from Utah and Oregon each. People moving to Idaho had incomes similar to the rest of Idaho, with a median income of $64,000. People moving out of Idaho had similar incomes to those moving in. Similarly, 80% of the people moving out of Idaho were under 55. They moved to Washington (19%), Utah (14%) and Oregon (10%). The report doesn't give more detailed information about the ages of people moving in and out of Idaho, and I would be curious to see if younger people, ages 18-24, are leaving Idaho disproportionately to those moving in. Of course, as has been written here and elsewhere, those moving into Idaho are overwhelmingly Republican. According to the McClure report, between 2015 and 2024, 66% of the people moving to Idaho registered as Republicans. Others registered as unaffiliated (21%) and Democrats (12%). So what do we do with this information? The biggest question we have to ask as a state is whether growth is paying for itself. Are school buildings keeping up? Are our roads able to handle the traffic? Do we have enough housing stock? Are cities and counties — particularly rural cities and counties — able to pay for basic services like police, fire and ambulance? Do we have adequate public transportation? Since this growth is likely to continue its upward march unabated, are we preparing now for another 700,000 people or more in the next 25 years? I'm afraid the answer to most, if not all, of these questions is: 'No.'
