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ISID's International Advisory Board is composed of dedicated experts that counsel and guide ISID's long term planning and help ISID achieve its goals. Notable members include [[Louise Frechette]], an officer of the [[Order of Canada]], who has completed a career in the Canadian Public Service and was Deputy Secretary-General of the [[United Nations]] from 1998-2006. [[Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi]], Director of the Democratic Governance Group of the [[United Nations Development Program]] is also a prominent member. |
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The Right Honourable [[Joe Clark]], the [[List of Prime Ministers of Canada|16th]] [[Prime Minister of Canada]], is a Founding Member of the ISID International Advisory Board and an ISID professor of practice of public-private partnerships.<ref name= JoeClark>{{cite web |url= http://glf.ywd.ca/index.cfm?pagePath=Members/Biography_Bin/Biography_Joe_Clark&id=23693 |title= Joe Clark| accessdate=17 Sep 2012}}</ref> |
The Right Honourable [[Joe Clark]], the [[List of Prime Ministers of Canada|16th]] [[Prime Minister of Canada]], is a Founding Member of the ISID International Advisory Board and an ISID professor of practice of public-private partnerships.<ref name= JoeClark>{{cite web |url= http://glf.ywd.ca/index.cfm?pagePath=Members/Biography_Bin/Biography_Joe_Clark&id=23693 |title= Joe Clark| accessdate=17 Sep 2012}}</ref> |
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The Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) is the interdisciplinary center at McGill University in Montreal for the researching and teaching of international development theory, policy and practice.
History
Founded in 2008,[1] ISID absorbed the former Center for Developing Areas Studies. Its founding director, Dr. Philip Oxhorn (PhD Harvard), envisioned an institute that brought together theory and practice and encompassed various disciplines in order to facilitate unique and dynamic teaching programs and practical work on development related issues in a changing global context.[2] ISID was structured to act as a catalyst and enable and facilitate cooperation and inter-disciplinary research across McGill University's many faculties and two campuses.
ISID's mandate is to bridge the worlds of theory and practice of international development. ISID looks at development in terms of democratic government, while putting strong emphasis on economic development;[3] states and institutions and civil society and social difference. ISID's multifaceted mandate has made it the home of a well established Executive Education Program and various undergraduate and graduate programs. It is guided and supported by a prestigious Leadership Council and International Advisory Board.
Research and Teaching Programs
ISID's research is broadly focused on the foundations of democratic governance and the interactions between the state and civil society, in order to fulfill the institute's mandate. Similar to its predecessor, the CDAS, ISID facilitates knowledge sharing between academia and various community stakeholders, including NGOs, the public and private sectors and civil society, in the research process.[4]
ISID focuses its broader research interests into three distinct clusters: Economic Development & Living Standards, States and State Institutions, Civil Society: Identity, Diversity and the Mediation of Difference.[5]
ISID offers several undergraduate programs including International Development Studies, Latin American and Caribbean studies and African studies. ISID has gained recognition for its Development Studies Option (DSO) at the master’s level within the participating departments of anthropology, economics, geography, history, sociology and political science.[6]
Executive Education Programs & Conferences
Since 2009 ISID has supported research and discussion on the issue of public-private partnerships, particularly within the extractive and mining industries.[7]
In October 2011, ISID launched its Executive Education Program which was designed to prepare professionals for work opportunities in international development.[8] The second program, Corporate Social Responsibility: Creating Value Through Collaborative Sustainable Development, which is a collaborative effort with Fasken Martineau, begins in November 2012. In March 2012, ISID held a three-day conference where extractive industry, local community members and academics discussed the opportunities and challenges of facilitating public-private partnerships.[1]
International Advisory Board and Leadership Council
The Right Honourable Joe Clark, the 16th Prime Minister of Canada, is a Founding Member of the ISID International Advisory Board and an ISID professor of practice of public-private partnerships.[9]
The Leadership Council helps advance ISID's mission to address development challenges globally. Composed of selected global experts and leaders with diverse professional backgrounds, the Leadership Council engages in various ISID activities such as conferences, seminars, project work and applied research. Wayne Dunn (MS Stanford) is one of the founding members of ISID’s Leadership Council and a Professor of Practice, playing an integral role in the Institute’s work in CSR and Public-Private Partnerships.[10]
Dr. Philip Oxhorn (PhD Harvard) is the Founding Director of ISID and Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Latin American Research Review. Dr. Oxhorn’s research focuses on the comparative study of civil society and its role in supporting democratic regimes, particularly in Latin America.[11]
Robin McLay, ISID’s first Executive Director, plays an integral role in the design and marketing of the Executive Education program, Leadership Council and International Advisory Board. McLay is a Fullbright scholar, in September 2011 he was designated Fullbrighter of the Month, and holds degrees from McGill University, The London School of Economics and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.[12]
References
- ^ a b "CIM Magazine". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Oxhorn Interview". Retrieved 30 Aug 2012.
- ^ "McGill Daily". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Headway Magazine". Retrieved 10 Sep 2012.
- ^ "ISID Research". Retrieved 17 Sep 2012.
- ^ "Board". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Mining Watch Canada". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "CCSD". Retrieved 22 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Joe Clark". Retrieved 17 Sep 2012.
- ^ "McGill Reporter". Retrieved 12 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Balsillie". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Fullbright". Retrieved 12 Aug 2012.