Nicole Dhanraj Ph.D, SHRM-SCP, CSSBB, CPPS, GPHR, PMP, CRA, R.T(R)(CT)(MR) FAHRA

A research study designed to investigate the best business practices that health care organizations can implement to achieve the balance between quality and costs, and ultimately successful in Medicare's value-based health program.

To be presented at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, November 2018,

Afghanistan’s history of war over the past three decades has caused significant struggles to rebuild in terms of economic sustainability. Since 2001 and the beginning of the troop withdrawal in 2011, Afghanistan has undergone substantial political and social transformation. Though billions have been invested via foreign aid funds, Afghanistan remains one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in world. Progress has been small, especially in terms of empowering women as key contributors… Show more

Afghanistan’s history of war over the past three decades has caused significant struggles to rebuild in terms of economic sustainability. Since 2001 and the beginning of the troop withdrawal in 2011, Afghanistan has undergone substantial political and social transformation. Though billions have been invested via foreign aid funds, Afghanistan remains one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in world. Progress has been small, especially in terms of empowering women as key contributors to the economy. This literature review evaluates the tools and strategies used to help women move forward as contributing members of society through educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. The review also presents strategies to balance cultural traditions of women in response to women empowerment through globalization. The findings of this study highlights the importance of empowering women, creating leadership opportunities through entrepreneurship that will contribute to the overall long-term economic sustainability in Afghanistan. The recommendations of this study are also aimed to help poorer nations with similar cultural traditions to integrate women in the economic sector and empower them to help shape the country’s future. Show less

Afghanistan has a longstanding history of war over the past three decades, and the country struggles to rebuild in terms of economic sustainability and safety. Since 2001 and the beginning of the troop withdrawal in 2011, Afghanistan has undergone substantial political and social transformation, yet remains one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in world. While progress has been made, it remains small, especially in terms of including women as key contributors to the economy. This… Show more

Afghanistan has a longstanding history of war over the past three decades, and the country struggles to rebuild in terms of economic sustainability and safety. Since 2001 and the beginning of the troop withdrawal in 2011, Afghanistan has undergone substantial political and social transformation, yet remains one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in world. While progress has been made, it remains small, especially in terms of including women as key contributors to the economy. This study analyzes the program successes and failures of Muslim countries like Yemen and the United Arab Emirates, and will evaluate the tools and strategies used to help women move forward as contributing members of society through educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. This study will also address current and future security challenges that must be addressed in order to sustain the future success of economic prosperity. The findings of this study will show practical approaches the government, the Ministry of Education, and the United States can put into practice for overall long-term economic sustainability in Afghanistan. The recommendations of this study are also aimed to expand on educational programs such as the National Education Strategic Plan III (2014-2020). Show less