When Democracies Deliver: Governance Reform in Latin America
The Institute for the Study of International Development congratulates Dr Kate Bersch for the publication of her new book. "When Democracies Deliver: Governance Refrom in Latin America". Dr Bersch was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for the academic years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, and much of the research and writing of this volume was made possible by her ISID fellowship.
Announcing a New Publication from ISID's Megan Bradley
The Institute for the Study of International Development is pleased to learn of the publication by Georgetown University Press of "Refugees' Roles in Resolving Displacement and Building Peace: Beyond Beneficiaries", edited by ISID's Megan Bradley along with James Milner and Blair Peruniak.
The most recent issue of Latitude, ISID's newsletter, is out!
The Institute for the Study of International Development's regular newsletter, LATITUDE, is now available for download. Read up on our people, our research, our events and our programs!
Printed copies are available at the Institute in Peterson Hall.
5 Lessons For A Non-Linear Scientific Career: Eliane Ubalijoro is profiled in Forbes
ISID Professor of Practice, Dr Eliane Ubalijoro, is profiled in Forbes magazine.
Read the full article online: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinero/2019/03/07/5-lessons-for-a-non-...
Working in Export Manufacturing: A Blessing or a Curse?
ISID's Global Governance Lab releases a new policy brief by Francesco Amodio and Andreas Menzel, "Working in Export Manufacturing: A Blessing or a Curse". Read about it here!
ISID's Global Governance Lab releases a new policy brief on Central American refugees
ISID Professor of Practice Rachel Kiddell-Monroe and Celine de Richoufftz write a new policy brief entitled, Fleeing Violence in Central America: Time to Implement Canada's Resettlement Policies. Read about it here!
ISID's Global Governance Lab releases a new policy brief on natural disasters and transitional justice.
ISID is please to share the latest policy brief from its Global Governance Lab, written by Professor Megan Bradley.
ISID's Global Governance Lab releases a new policy brief on natural disasters.
ISID is please to share the latest policy brief from its Global Governance Lab, written by Professor Megan Bradley and entitled "Recognizing Natural Disasters as a Concern for Transitional Justice". Available for download.
Funded Summer Research Opportunities for Graduate Students Interested in Refugee Issues
FUNDED SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN REFUGEE ISSUES
Are you a graduate student at Carleton, McGill University, University of Ottawa or York University?
Are you interested in refugee issues?
Are you looking for a unique research placement for the Summer of 2019?
From McGill to Parliament Hill
Arts Life Magazine meets the Honourable Karina Gould, a former Latin American and Caribbean Studies Student of ISID!
Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Emerging Markets: Global Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities
ISID has released a new policy brief on energy efficiency in emerging markets, by ISID Professor of Practice Jamal Saghir and Khaled Agha. Read about it here!
Release of "Unpacking Participatory Democracy: from theory to practice and from practice to theory. A report on two workshops"
Ms Aruna Roy, noted Indian social activist, was invited to be Professor of Practice in Global Governance in residence at the Institute for the Study of International Development in Fall 2016. One of her tasks was to teach a 500-level seminar course.
The Effect of the Italian Support System for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the Local Economy
ISID has published a new policy brief on "The Effect of the Italian Support System for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the Local Economy", by Claire Paoli, Angelo Martelli and ISID's Francesco Amodio. Read about it here!
Professor Kazue Takamura earns the Arts Undergraduate Society Teaching Excellence Award!
ISID Faculty Lecturer has just won the Arts Undergraduate Society Teaching Excellence Award! Each year, the AUS recognizes outstanding teaching staff in the Faculty of Arts through its Teaching Excellence Award. Nominations for the award come out of the student body.
Read about it here! https://www.facebook.com/ausmcgill/
Women's NGOs are Changing the World - and Not Getting Credit for it. Op-Ed in the Calgary Herald.
Op-Ed co-written by Dr Kate Grantham, Research Associate, Institute for the Study of International Development
“Collaborating with academics and other development professionals to publish and disseminate findings from such projects will also strengthen and validate NGO efforts. This article is one small contribution toward ensuring women’s NGOs get the credit and support they so richly deserve.”
