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The person has first degree in business management bachelor degree and applying for the Korean Development Institute Master's program.
Selected course: Master of Public Policy.
Concentration areas: Public administration and Strategic Management.
1.Explain your most important accomplishment and explain why you think it as such. Less than 400 words.
2. Explain the classes and concentrations at KDI school you are interested in and explain why. Less than 200 words
3. Explain your research topic and research plan you want to pursue at the KDI school and explain why. Less than 300 words
4. Explain how you think the KDI school experience will help you fulfill your career aspirations given your professional and academic background and experience. Less than 300 words
5. List any additional comments here(Less than 300 words) for this question is optional.
1)
My most important accomplishments revolve around the activities I carried out during my tenure as the Senator of the Business College at Cuttington University and Chairman of the service learning class project.
From the success of a service-learning project for a town named Plato, in Liberia with no safe drinking water, to lobbying with some key players in Liberia, setting up a database for the business college, and increasing the number of computers in my college laboratory from twenty (20) to Fifty-five (55) Personal Computers in other to facilitate more students with their study programs.
In addition to that, we lobbied with the university and NGOs for the sponsorship of a free Wi-Fi connection system in the college which has a significant impact on the students learning aspirations today. As the student council president of the UHP Evangelical Lutheran High School, we lobbied with crucial stakeholders for 100% scholarships for over twenty (20) students who were out of school for a year and constructed a modern billboard for the school. Initiation of the malaria-free campaign within the school environment as a way of contributing to the community.
The success of these projects was a dream come true for me as they addressed the fourth and sixth sustainable development goals which are Quality Education and Clean water & sanitation, adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015 to provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people.
The success of these two projects was a dream come through for me as they addressed the fourth and sixth sustainable development goals which are Quality Education and Clean water & sanitation. This was adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015 which provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people.
2)
As an Individual passionate about management and leadership, my selected course is Masters of Public Management as my area of concentration is Public Administration and Strategic Management.
The Economy of Liberia lies on the shoulders of revenue sources ranging from Agriculture, Mining, and Trading as the production for export is carried out on a large scale through foreign investment. One notable source under Agriculture is the production of rubber in which we are one of the leading producers and sellers in Africa, also ranked as the eleventh largest natural rubber exporting country worldwide valued at 29.37 million U.S dollars in 2021. But for these potentials to be harnessed maximally, proper management is essential as this will contribute massively to economic growth.
One of the factors causing our slow development in Liberia is the lack of good governance in terms of non-transparency during administration and the ability of people to seek redress through the justice system. This has resulted in poor economic growth, corruption, lack of social inclusion, lack of financial support for businesses, and poor infrastructure the country is currently experiencing. So, the place of leadership seen as a call to service can't be over-emphasized because therein lies a structure for effective management.
3)
My project research topic is titled Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Liberia. Liberia ranked as the tenth poorest country out of thirty in Africa, has 1.788 capital $ and foreign investment is one of the revenue sources needed to strengthen the economy. FDI attracts more investors within a country and promotes or boosts the country's economy as my goal is to investigate if foreign direct investment impacts Liberia's economic growth.
KDI, being one of the best public policy and management schools ranked 5th in the Top Think Tanks worldwide and 16th (US and non-US) in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index report has contributed to enhancing national economic prosperity by recommending economic, and social plans and policies. For policymakers and business practitioners, it is important they know how FDI and economic growth affect one another. This will attract more investors in Liberia as it will have a positive impact on the country in other to support small businesses, medium, companies, or banks.
KDI research faculty have all the best resources, necessary expertise, and knowledge to help me achieve this research. The study would use an ex-post factor design using secondary data from the Central Bank of Liberia Statistical Bulletin. Given the necessity to fully cover the notion of FDI and its relation to economic growth, particularly in emerging economies, this strategy had to be chosen. Statistical software for social science will be utilized to implement the multiple regression procedure (SPSS).
4) My first degree in management with emphasis on Economics and exposure to banking and finance space as a Loan analyst, Finance and Administrative assistant at the United States of Pharmacopeia Convention Liberia fuel my aspiration to provide a favorable policy in the Liberian government and private business owners thrive in an economy with a slow growth rate or potential.
After the completion of this program master of public management at the KDI school of Public Policy and Management, I believe that I will gain a solid foundation of knowledge and experience to apply to our society and the world as a whole. My contributions will be significantly impactful to good governance and policy formulations within my country Liberia where good governance is a major problem.
I believe the KDI school experience will be an avenue to interact with a global mindset and see ways to address challenges from a global point of view which is a plus for my country and the world at large. It's more of expanding one's mindset to see beyond the now and look through the lens of the future in solving cases that may unfold as higher quality days are envisioned in the fullness of time. Its my ardent hope to be considered for this prestigious program to enrich my knowledge and skills in research and policy development that will influence government decisions and other key stakeholders within my country Liberia. Moreover, this program will help me shift my career path positively and gain high level of concentration in making-decision at the higher level.
5)
To cap it up, being considered for this scholarship will be a great privilege and leverage for me to serve effectively and give back to my community, nation, and the world at large.
With my track record in leadership and management, this is beyond me but a call to responsibility and service; seeing the need and taking the lead is one of my uttermost priorities because it empowers people to perform at their best.
Also, the qualities of a servant leadership style displayed over time from selflessness, consistency, empathy, visionary outlook, and many more, show that my readiness to serve my country and contribute my quota immensely to the economy and social progress cannot be disputed.
I will be appreciative when considered for this opportunity to be part of the world-leading class teaching faculty. This will help me address the global challenges we face including those related to lack of good governance, poverty, food security, good health, and well-being in our society. This can be achieved by opening up business owners to opportunities through favorable policies that will help promote sustainable Agriculture and help them thrive.
A lot of people have desires but what makes the difference are the intentional steps taken to make one's dreamt a reality. I believe I meet all the basic requirements to be considered for the KDI School of Public Policy and Management Program.
For services to the community or school, I have distinct records as evidenced by what I have achieved right from my high school and university leadership. Academically, I have an outstanding record, from high school where I was elected to the student Council Presidency, because of my grade point and leadership skills, and while at Cuttington University, I maintained a clean and distinct academic and moral excellence.
Proposed research topic: Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Liberia.
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