In 2016, the ICN commissioned a study on the current state of funding for Canadian development organizations, which highlighted the disproportionate cut in funding to small and medium-sized organizations. The study also provides empirical evidence of the key role that small and medium-sized ... continue reading.
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Canadian Perspectives on International Development
In 2015, the Inter-Council Network (ICN) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) co-launched the poll results report Canadian Perspectives on International Development. The report, launched on April 23rd, 2015, is based on a public opinion poll undertaken in February 2015 by the ICN and EWB in ... continue reading.
Exploring Public Engagement Effectiveness in Canada 2011 to 2014
This Exploring Public Engagement Effectiveness in Canada Phase One Summary Report is one component of a national research program undertaken by the Inter-Council Network (ICN) of Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation from 2011-2014. This program grew out of one of four ... continue reading.
The Civil Society Partnership Policy
The ICN has submitted comprehensive comments on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada’s Draft Civil Society Partnership Policy. In this report, the ICN stresses that adherence to human rights-based principles, commitments, standards, and approaches be explicit preconditions for partnership, ... continue reading.
Canadian Engagement on Global Poverty Issues
The Inter-Council Network (ICN) commissioned poll, Canadian Engagement on Global Poverty Issues, explores engagement effectiveness on global poverty issues in Canada. Conducted in 2012 by Vision Critical, the poll offers a deeper understanding of Canadian’s knowledge, opinions, attitudes, and ... continue reading.
Effectively Engaging Canadians as Global Citizens
Effectively engaging Canadians in the fight against global poverty, structural violence, environmental degradation and a range of other international development issues are of fundamental importance in the search for sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by humanity. This position paper ... continue reading.