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LASER PULSE operates with an objective to enhance the generation and use of Higher Education Institution (HEI)-based research for decision making in global development. This Summit aims to bring together representatives from USAID Missions, Bureaus and Independent Offices (M/B/IOs), the LASER PULSE consortium, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) , NGOs, private sector and donors, to share LASER PULSE’s experience of utilizing academic rigor to produce solutions for development challenges alongside 26+ USAID M/B/IOs. The topics covered during the Summit will include: · Discussion of Minority Serving Institutions’ (MSIs) engagement in international development · Lessons from LASER PULSE’s experience on conducting cross-sector collaborative research in international development · Highlights from LASER PULSE’s research in education, food security, and private sector engagement The Summit will also have dedicated time and space for Q&A, feedback and networking. 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