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The '''Institute for the Study of International Development''' (ISID) is an interdisciplinary center at [[McGill University]] in [[Montreal]]. |
The '''Institute for the Study of International Development''' (ISID) is an interdisciplinary center at [[McGill University]] in [[Montreal]]. |
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Founded in 2008,<ref name= CIMMagazine >{{cite web |url= http://www.cim.org/en/Publications-and-Technical-Resources/Publications/CIM-Magazine/June-July-2012/news/CSR-is-just-the-beginning.aspx |title=CIM Magazine | accessdate=20 Aug 2012}}</ref> ISID absorbed the former Center for Developing Areas Studies. Its founding director, [[Dr. Philip Oxhorn]], envisioned an institute that brought together theory and practice and encompassed various disciplines in order to facilitate teaching programs and practical work on development related issues in a changing global context.<ref name= OxhornInterview >{{cite web |url= http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2009/03/phil-oxhorn-director-of-the-institute-for-the-study-of-international-development/ |title= Oxhorn Interview | accessdate=30 Aug 2012}}</ref>ISID looks at democratic and economic development.<ref name= McGillDaily >{{cite web |url= http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2009/03/new_development__studies_institute_redefines_vision/ |title= McGill Daily | accessdate=20 Aug 2012}}</ref> |
Founded in 2008,<ref name= CIMMagazine >{{cite web |url= http://www.cim.org/en/Publications-and-Technical-Resources/Publications/CIM-Magazine/June-July-2012/news/CSR-is-just-the-beginning.aspx |title=CIM Magazine | accessdate=20 Aug 2012}}</ref> ISID absorbed the former Center for Developing Areas Studies. Its founding director, [[Dr. Philip Oxhorn]], envisioned an institute that brought together theory and practice and encompassed various disciplines in order to facilitate teaching programs and practical work on development related issues in a changing global context.<ref name= OxhornInterview >{{cite web |url= http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2009/03/phil-oxhorn-director-of-the-institute-for-the-study-of-international-development/ |title= Oxhorn Interview | accessdate=30 Aug 2012}}</ref>ISID looks at democratic and economic development.<ref name= McGillDaily >{{cite web |url= http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2009/03/new_development__studies_institute_redefines_vision/ |title= McGill Daily | accessdate=20 Aug 2012}}</ref> |
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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.<ref name= ISIDResearch>{{cite web |url= http://www.mcgill.ca/isid/research |title= ISID Research| accessdate=17 Sep 2012}}</ref> |
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.<ref name= ISIDResearch>{{cite web |url= http://www.mcgill.ca/isid/research |title= ISID Research| accessdate=17 Sep 2012}}</ref> |
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The Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) is an interdisciplinary center at McGill University in Montreal.
Founded in 2008,[1] ISID absorbed the former Center for Developing Areas Studies. Its founding director, Dr. Philip Oxhorn, envisioned an institute that brought together theory and practice and encompassed various disciplines in order to facilitate teaching programs and practical work on development related issues in a changing global context.[2]ISID looks at democratic and economic development.[3]
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.[4]
Since 2009 ISID has supported research and discussion on the issue of public-private partnerships, particularly within the extractive and mining industries.[5]
In October 2011, ISID launched its Executive Education Program which was designed to prepare professionals for work opportunities in international development.[6] 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]
Wayne Dunn is a member of the Leadership Council, working in CSR and Public-Private Partnerships.[7]Robin McLay, ISID’s first Executive Director, plays a role in the design and marketing of the Executive Education program, Leadership Council and International Advisory Board.[8] Joe Clark is a Founding Member of the ISID International Advisory Board and an ISID professor of practice of public-private partnerships.[9]
References
- ^ a b "CIM Magazine". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Oxhorn Interview". Retrieved 30 Aug 2012.
- ^ "McGill Daily". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "ISID Research". Retrieved 17 Sep 2012.
- ^ "Mining Watch Canada". Retrieved 20 Aug 2012.
- ^ "CCSD". Retrieved 22 Aug 2012.
- ^ "McGill Reporter". Retrieved 12 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Fullbright". Retrieved 12 Aug 2012.
- ^ "Joe Clark". Retrieved 17 Sep 2012.