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Ragnar Nurkse School celebrates name change with book & film presentation

All RNS students, alumni, staff and friends are invited on 20 May to officially celebrate the institute’s name change from Department of Public Administration to Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance (RNS).

The following events will occur:

1) 11.30 Name change ceremony introduced by TUT Rector Andres Keevallik and followed by reception. Location: RNS.

2) 17.00 RNS Visiting Professor Erik S. Reinert (Norway) presents the Estonian translation of his book „How Rich Countries Got Rich ... and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor“. Location: Apollo bookstore at the Solaris Center.

3) 18.00 First-ever Estonian screening of the documentary „When bubbles burst“ followed by a panel discussion featuring Hardo Pajula and RNS professors Erik S. Reinert, Jan. A. Kregel (USA) and Carlota Perez (Venezuela). Trailer: http://vimeo.com/36766296 Location: Cinema Sõprus.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/193027460848069/