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Skip to main content Go to Williams College Home SEARCH Williams Search Box Type in your search terms and press enter or navigate down for suggested search results. Menu use tab and shift-tab to navigate once expanded Main Williams Navigation Academics Areas of Study Course Catalog Faculty Graduate Programs Special Academic Programs Study Away Tutorials Winter Study Admission & Aid Admission & Aid Affordability Apply Financial Aid Tours Alumni & Families Alumni Parents & Families Ways to Give Make a Gift Life on Campus Activities Bookstore Dining Health Services Housing Religion & Spirituality Main Featured Links Diversity & Equity Experiential Learning & Community Engagement Sustainability Arts Athletics Career Exploration Center Libraries Quick Links Main Social Nav Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Flickr LinkedIn Feeds Williams » Welcome We are no longer accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please check back in September 2020 for application information for the following year. The (CDE) at Williams College offers an intensive, one academic year, master’s degree program designed for economists from low and middle-income countries who have some practical experience. The goal of the program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the development process, emphasizing analytical techniques helpful to policymakers. The result is an effective mix of theory and policy application that enables students to be more objective in their home environment. Over the years, the CDE has trained more than 1000 students from 100 nations around the world in an intellectual and residential atmosphere that is rigorous yet supportive and friendly. While individual graduates have risen to the highest levels of service in their governments, we are most proud of the commitment to development demonstrated by more than 90 percent of alumni who still live and work in their home countries. CDE faculty members have Ph.D. degrees from among the most prestigious institutions in the U.S. and around the world. They also have extensive teaching and practical experience, many having either lived in developing countries (often as government consultants) or worked for international organizations such as the World Bank and the IMF. Small classes at the CDE allow individual attention from a faculty that is readily available to meet with students outside of the scheduled class time. The admissions process is highly selective. Candidates for the CDE program include those with superior first degrees (often in economics) and who have demonstrated responsibility early in their careers in public sector institutions or in non-governmental organizations. The CDE works closely with foreign governments, with international agencies, and with admitted candidates to arrange funding for incoming students. We normally enroll up to thirty individuals per year. While the application deadline is December 1, we strongly encourage earlier submission to increase funding opportunities. Print this page Section Menu MENU Academics The Degree Curriculum Calendars Field Trips Guest Speakers CDE Conference 2019 Student Life Beyond Academics Preparation for Study Meal Plan Extracurricular Activities Host Family Program Admission and Funding Overview Application Forms Standardized Testing Cost Sheet Funding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) People CDE Community Fellows Faculty Administration Visiting Committee Alumni Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information In response to COVID-19, activities and programs at Williams are canceled or postponed until further notice. See information and updates on Williams COVID-19 response . 1065 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267 USA Phone Number 413.597.2148 Go to Williams College Home Back to top Privacy Policy Comment Form Login...