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Development Specialist

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April 11, 2024 Updated June 1, 2024 3 minute read
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Development Specialists are knowledgeable professionals who use their expertise in international relations, economics, and social sciences to promote sustainable development. They work in various sectors, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies, to design and implement programs that address global issues such as poverty, hunger, climate change, and inequality.

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Salaries for Development Specialist

City
Median
New York
$142,000
San Francisco
$126,000
Seattle
$122,000
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City
Median
New York
$142,000
San Francisco
$126,000
Seattle
$122,000
Austin
$113,000
Toronto
$104,800
London
£95,000
Paris
€45,000
Berlin
€64,000
Tel Aviv
₪549,000
Singapore
S$102,000
Beijing
¥528,000
Shanghai
¥215,000
Shenzhen
¥715,000
Bengalaru
₹309,000
Delhi
₹364,000
Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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The Wretched of the Earth
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This classic work of postcolonial theory explores the psychological and social effects of colonialism on the people of the Global South. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of inequality and poverty in the developing world.
The Wretched of the Earth
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The Wretched of the Earth
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The Wretched of the Earth (The Macat Library)
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The Wretched of the Earth
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The Wretched of the Earth (Penguin Modern Classics)...
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The Wretched of the Earth (Penguin Modern Classics)
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Iftadgan-E-khak | The Wretched of the Earth by...
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The Wretched of the Earth
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The Wretched of the Earth
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The End of Poverty
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Provides a detailed plan for ending poverty in the Global South. It must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.
The Price of Civilization: Reawakening American...
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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our...
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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our...
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The Great Escape
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Tells the story of how some countries have managed to escape poverty while others have not. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the ingredients of economic growth.
The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins...
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(中文) The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins...
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The great Escape (Korea Edition)
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The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins...
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The Oil Curse
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Examines the paradox of why countries with abundant natural resources often experience slower economic growth than countries with fewer resources. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of resource-rich countries.
The Oil Curse: How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the...
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The Oil Curse: How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the...
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The Silk Roads
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Provides a fascinating account of the history of the Silk Roads, the ancient trade routes that connected the East and the West. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the globalized world we live in.
The Silk Roads: A New History of the World
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The Silk Roads: The Extraordinary History that...
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The New Silk Roads: The New Asia and the Remaking...
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The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter...
Hardcover
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Peter Frankopan 3 Books Collection Set (The Silk...
Paperback
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(中文) The Silk Roads: A New History of the World (Chinese...
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SPQR A History of Ancient Rome, The Silk Roads A...
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(Deutsch) Licht aus dem Osten: Eine neue Geschichte der Welt...
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(Deutsch) Die neuen Seidenstraßen: Gegenwart und Zukunft...
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(中文) The Silk Roads
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Scramble for Africa...
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Tells the story of the European colonization of Africa. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Global South.
The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of...
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The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of...
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The Scramble for Africa 1876-1912 (Two Volume Boxed...
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By Thomas Pakenham The Scramble for Africa...
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(Deutsch) Scramble for Africa 1876-1912.
Hardcover
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