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Time Magazines "Hero of the Environment" Jack Sim writes article for PolicyNet
 At age fifty-one, Jack Sim has accomplished more than most will in their lifetime. Having founded the internationally recognized World Toilet Organization in 2001 to improve global sanitation and health, Jack is now pursuing a Master's of Public Administration at Lee Kuan Yew where he works in close collaboration with the Institute for Water Policy. Recently Jack was named "Hero of the Environment" by Time Magazine and has written an exclusive article for us.
Not one to shy away from expressing his opinion, Jack's article takes aim at unresponsive and ineffective global governance which he argues is caused by "BureauCrazy", a condition characterized by endless discussion and lack of concrete action. As noted by Jack, "From the World Economic Forum to a war-torn disaster zone, from the UN in New York to the child dying in a new slum, we know the issues, and you may be surprised here, but we do know the solutions too. Yet, the best brains and highest powers could not solve these problems. Instead, we carry on talking, one big conference following another. We risk becoming professional "Meeters"!" To read Jack's complete article, please click here.
Virtual Seminar Date Announced:" Is China's Savings Glut Responsible for the US Financial Crisis?"
PolicyNet is pleased to announce that a date and time has been set for our next virtual seminar. The next seminar will take place on Wednesday March 18th at 8:00 AM (EDT, GMT-4) and will feature Dr. Zhiyuan Cui of the Tsinghua School of Public Affairs. Dr. Cui's lecture will focus on global economic policy and consider whether China's savings glut is responsible for the current US financial crisis. A list of recommended readings, along with a brief profile of Dr. Cui, can be found on our virtual seminars page here. If you would like to register your school, or, if you are an individual member who is interested in participating, please contact info@policy-net.org.
GIIS Launches Two New Initiatives
February has been a busy month for the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies which, in addition to establishing a new joint LL.M degree with the Georgetown University Law Center in Global Health Law and International Institutions; has also undertaken a new research program on Global Migration and Refugee's funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The Global Health Law and International Institutions LL.M. programme will bring together two institutions at the cutting edge of global health law and diplomacy. Students will begin at Georgetown, with either one full-time semester, or up to three part-time semesters, and will complete the programme with a full-time spring semester at the Graduate Institute. For more information on the new joint law program with Georgetown, please view the Graduate Institute's press release here.
The new research program on Global Migration and Refugee's will be administered through the Graduate Institute's Programme for the Study of Global Migration and will conduct a historical review of UNHRC data from 1951-1989. Some of the many interesting questions which this project hopes to answer are: How did UNHCR manage to overcome its original limitations to intervene globally and how did it face the inherent practical and legal challenges linked to this expansion? How did UNHCR manage to uphold its "entirely non-political" character in often highly politicized and militarized international, regional and local contexts? and How did UNHCR relate to other UN Agencies and International Organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations? For more information on this project please click here.
Bloggers' Corner
PolicyNet is pleased to announce the addition of John Wilson, whose new blog Policy Diary, provides an inside look at American politics. John joins our current team of bloggers which includes: Feng Junchen, Krysty Choi and Sanjana Govindan. This month PolicyNet's bloggers offered their perspective on a host of pressing domestic and international issues which include the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, fears of global protectionism and looming changes in American Financial Regulation. To read more from our bloggers, be sure to visit the featured blogger section of our home page, or, to read work by other bloggers and set up your own blog please visit our blog page here. Our bloggers welcome your feedback, so feel free to post your comments at the bottom of each blog entry.
Featured Employment Opportunities European Project Assistant: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reporting to the Project Supervisor, the Project Assistant's responsibilities will include: the overall implementation of a European project aimed at the exchange of volunteers in the 19 participating countries; assisting in editing and compiling complex project documents for current and future projects; and managing files of local member organizations. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international NGO which works to assist people in need and to combat social injustice. For more information on this position please click here. Paris, France
Researcher with Special focus on Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the Palestinian Authority: Amnesty International
Amnesty International is seeking to hire a temporary (one-year) researcher at its International Secretariat to lead its research and campaigning work on Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the Palestinian Authority. Working as part of the East Mediterranean Team (EMT), you will monitor, investigate and analyze the human rights situation in these countries; in the context of political, social, economic and legal developments. For more information on this position please click here. London, UK
Consultant for Human Rights-Based Approaches to Water Governance: WaterWiki
WaterWiki requires a consultant for human-rights based approaches to water governance in Bratislava. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Water Governance Advisor to: implement activities under the regional BRC programme on "HRBA to Water Governance" and to assist on knowledge management activities; including codification of experience, targeted research, support and policy advice, Community of Practice facilitation, or other services to COs and key clients. For more information on this position please click here. Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Senior Program Specialist: The International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The IDRC is seeking talented professionals for its Governance, Equity and Health Program (GEH) which supports research in developing regions to promote equitable provision of public health and health care services. As a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, each Senior Program Specialist identifies critical research issues; assists in developing the research strategy; and takes the lead in reviewing, developing, monitoring, managing and evaluating a portfolio of research projects. For more information on this position please click here. Ottawa, Canada
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Featured Events March 3rd: Open seminar presented by the Crawford School of Economics and Government entitled "Post-Conflict Governments 1975-2004: Determinants of Success". This event will feature: Catherine Riordan. For more information on this event please click here.
March 5th: Public lecture hosted by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs entitled "Religion and Diplomacy". This event will feature: Dr. Douglas Johnston. For more information on this event please click here.
March 18th: Virtual Seminar hosted by PolicyNet entitled "Is China's Savings Glut Responsible for the US Financial Crisis?". This event will feature Dr. Zhiyuan Cui. For more information on this event please click here.
March 23rd: Seminar hosted by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy entitled "The Global Economic Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Response". This event will feature: Dr. Jay Rosengard. For more information on this event please click here March 27th: Panel Discussion hosted by the Centre for International Governance Innovation entitled "Reforming the UN Security Council: A View from the South". This event will feature: Ambassador Heraldo Mu�oz. For more information on this event please click here.
To view more exciting events, please visit our Events Page here.
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