International Policy Forum
Encyclopedia
The International Policy Forum (IPF) is a fully student-run think tank
based at Carleton University
in Ottawa
, Canada
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Emerging from the realization that there was an absence of student perspective in pressing policy issues, participants in the IPF strive to add their voice to public debate. Each year, approximately sixteen students are chosen to develop policy recommendations for a global issue pertinent to Canada. Through involvement with the IPF, members gain practical political experience and contribute to the understanding of public affairs from a new and often innovative perspective.
Since its inception, the IPF has addressed a diverse range of topics. These have included subjects such as Canada-US relations, humanitarian intervention and Arctic transformation. The IPF also operates the Carleton Review of International Affairs (CRIA), an annual publication highlighting the work of undergraduate students relating to any topic of global interest.
Currently, the Directors of the IPF are Nick Kyonka and Robyn Meikle. The IPF is funded by the UN Society, a student organization at Carleton University.
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
based at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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Emerging from the realization that there was an absence of student perspective in pressing policy issues, participants in the IPF strive to add their voice to public debate. Each year, approximately sixteen students are chosen to develop policy recommendations for a global issue pertinent to Canada. Through involvement with the IPF, members gain practical political experience and contribute to the understanding of public affairs from a new and often innovative perspective.
Since its inception, the IPF has addressed a diverse range of topics. These have included subjects such as Canada-US relations, humanitarian intervention and Arctic transformation. The IPF also operates the Carleton Review of International Affairs (CRIA), an annual publication highlighting the work of undergraduate students relating to any topic of global interest.
Currently, the Directors of the IPF are Nick Kyonka and Robyn Meikle. The IPF is funded by the UN Society, a student organization at Carleton University.
| Year | Directors | Topic | Report |
| 2008-2009 | Lauren Hunter & Andrew Vey |
Arctic Transformation in the 21st Century |
Planning for Tomorrow: A Blueprint to Reinvigorate Canada`s North |
| 2007-2008 | Katherine Millard & Matthew Ronald | Humanitarian Intervention in Crisis Situations | Consistency in Crisis Management: A Comprehensive Canadian Approach to Humanitarian Intervention |
| 2006-2007 | Lauren Hunter & Mark Rubenstein |
Canada-US Relations | Partnership Through Capacity Building: A Forward Looking Strategy for Canada-US Relations |
External links
- International Policy Forum Official Web Site.
- 2007 Report: Partnership Through Capacity Building: A Forward Looking Strategy for Canada-US Relations
- 2008 Report: Consistency in Crisis Management: A Comprehensive Canadian Approach to Humanitarian Intervention'
- 2009 Report: Planning for Tomorrow: A Blueprint to Reinvigorate Canada`s North'