Preparing students for the global political challenges of the 21st century

The Democracy and Governance Studies Program is the most comprehensive program in the United States for careers and scholarship focused on democracy promotion and governance reform, offering:

Focused and relevant training

Demand for professionals and scholars who understand the complexities of accountable government is expanding rapidly.

Institutional expertise

Georgetown University is one of the world's leading institutions in training students for careers in research, public service, and the non-profit sector.

Opportunities for practical experience

Washington, D.C. is an ideal location to study how theories of political change translate into policy. Members of the core faculty work closely with the agencies that promote democracy and effective governance, and policymakers in the sector teach a number of courses.

The program takes full advantage of these opportunities, offering:

• internships in the sector;
• lectures and conferences with leaders in the field; and,
• close interaction with individuals working and conducting research in these areas.

Achieving democratization and more responsive government requires training future policymakers and scholars in the complexities of these political reforms.  This is our objective.