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Development

2010-11-18T12:04:56Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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IPN believe that promoting development is about more than throwing good money after bad.
“In Development” (The Times, 13 January) demonstrates well that compassion towards the world’s poor cannot effectively be fulfilled through the vehicle of government-to-government foreign aid. Public opinion towards aid and development is shifting both among donors and recipients. For fifty years, proponents of ‘aid’ have argued that poor countries are poor because they lack the funds to invest in the infrastructure that would enable economic activity to take place, which in turn means that they are unable to attract investment. As a result, aid has failed to ‘fill the gap’. Instead, it has, over the past fifty years, largely been counterproductive: it has crowded out private sector investments, undermined democracy, and enabled despots to continue with oppressive policies, perpetuating poverty. '<ref> Kendra Okonski, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/new-approach-aid-development New Approach Aid Development]” 13th February 2010, accessed 08 November 2010</ref>

IPN found that for fifty years, proponents of ‘aid’ have argued that poor countries are poor because they lack the funds to invest in the infrastructure that would enable economic activity to take place, which in turn means that they are unable to attract investment.
At the UN's World Conference on Disaster Reduction the Sustainable Development Network stated that they believe that governments and international agencies must stop focussing on ways to stick plasters over gaping wounds and must commit instead to eliminating the underlying causes of vulnerability to disasters and other causes of premature deaths only through the institutions of a free society can poor people move from the vicious circle of
poverty and oppression, to a virtuous circle of empowerment and development.'<ref> UN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/sites/default/files/sdn-disasters_jan2005.pdf UN CONF]" 17th January 2005, acessed 10 November 2010</ref>

Overall, Fredrik Erixon from IPN in a publication titled Aid and development: Will it work this time, has found that aid has not promoted economic growth, nor has it led to improved policies in developing countries. Rather, there is much evidence supporting the view that aid largely has backed political regimes with little interest in growth and development. They believe there is a great danger that such aid will assist mostly in the corruption of governments that are already doing much harm to their citizens, promoting bad policies and undermining democracy and the rule of law. They see that it would be much more sensible to scale back the levels of aid considerably; provide aid only to governments that are already reforming and which agree to continued reforms; and make clear that aid will be available only for a strictly limited period.
'<ref> IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/sites/default/files/Aid_&_Development_final.pdf]", acessed 10 November 2010</ref>

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Development

2010-11-18T11:56:09Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

Development

2010-11-18T11:55:40Z

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Development

2010-11-18T11:54:02Z

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Development

2010-11-18T11:52:55Z

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Trade

2010-11-18T11:43:12Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century.
It is a concept in economics and government that encompasses:
* The free movement of labour and capital between countries
* The absence of trade-distorting policies
* Trade-distorting policies to enforce property rights
* International trade of goods and services without tariffs or other trade barriers

IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN Programs and Policy Projects]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref> IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. IPN see trade is the surest known route out of poverty. Given the freedom to trade goods and services, people can use their comparative advantage of production and exchange their goods for things that other people make better

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Trade

2010-11-17T22:43:08Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century.
It is a concept in economics and government that encompasses:
* The free movement of labour and capital between countries * *International trade of goods and services without tariffs or other trade barriers
* The absence of trade-distorting policies
* Trade-distorting policies to enforce property rights

IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN Programs and Policy Projects]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref> IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. IPN see trade is the surest known route out of poverty. Given the freedom to trade goods and services, people can use their comparative advantage of production and exchange their goods for things that other people make better

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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T22:32:02Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Introduction */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

To achieve its mission, IPN claims to undertake the following activities:
*They Support like-minded individuals and groups around the world with websites, small grants and advice
*IPN sponsors and co-ordinates conferences, workshops and seminars
*They work with experts to produce books, monographs and opinion articles for the media
*They engage with and promote their partners to the news media
*Co-ordinates the participation of experts at key international conferences '<ref>IPN, "[ http://www.associatepublisher.com/e/i/in/international_policy_network.htm IPN Mission]", accessed 01 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

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Philip Stevens

2010-11-17T22:14:43Z

Alexandra Hibbert: New page: Philip is an expert on global health policy, and has written widely on AIDS, malaria, health systems, pharmaceutical innovation and counterfeit medicines. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynet...

Philip is an expert on global health policy, and has written widely on AIDS, malaria, health systems, pharmaceutical innovation and counterfeit medicines.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/individual/philip-stevens]", accessed 29 October 2010</ref>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T22:02:32Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Introduction */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T21:55:23Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Aims */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T21:55:03Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Notes */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T21:54:03Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Mission */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

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===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T21:12:08Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Aims */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. They promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T21:11:20Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Mission */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. IPN believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They also work with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

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Mark Baillie

2010-11-17T21:07:59Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

Mark Baillie is the editor of IPN, he has written numerous press releases and works to increase the message and awareness of IPN and its associates in international news media. He has worked in more than 14 countries and works in English, Spanish, Italian and French. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/failings-world-water-day]", accessed 29 October 2010</ref>

Globalisation:IPN:Health

2010-11-17T19:48:59Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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One of IPN’s aims is to concentrate on a health programme which develops practical solutions to global health issues and raises awareness and encourages discussion of the role of market institutions in improving health. This health programme has been raising awareness by their blogs, opinions articles, publications and through the media.
This programme addresses many issues of which are often very difficult such as the impact of regulations on modern technologies that can improve health and nutrition, neglected diseases, taxes and tariffs and access to medicines and obstacles to curtailing the spread of infectious diseases. "<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.blogs.com/fightingdiseases/ IPN Health Blog]” accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
A lot of time and money has been spent by international agencies and governments to try and improve these health issues but these however have not been very successful and have cost many lives. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN projects]”, accessed 06 November 2010</ref>
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Globalisation:IPN:Health

2010-11-17T19:48:39Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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One of IPN’s aims is to concentrate on a health programme which develops practical solutions to global health issues and raises awareness and encourages discussion of the role of market institutions in improving health. This health programme has been raising awareness by their blogs, opinions articles, publications and through the media.
This programme addresses many issues of which are often very difficult such as the impact of regulations on modern technologies that can improve health and nutrition, neglected diseases, taxes and tariffs and access to medicines and obstacles to curtailing the spread of infectious diseases. "<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.blogs.com/fightingdiseases/ IPN Health Blog]” accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
A lot of time and money has been spent by international agencies and governments to try and improve these health issues but these however have not been very successful and have cost many lives. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN projects]”, accessed 06 November 2010</ref>
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Globalisation:IPN:Health

2010-11-17T19:48:16Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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One of IPN’s aims is to concentrate on a health programme which develops practical solutions to global health issues and raises awareness and encourages discussion of the role of market institutions in improving health. This health programme has been raising awareness by their blogs, opinions articles, publications and through the media.
This programme addresses many issues of which are often very difficult such as the impact of regulations on modern technologies that can improve health and nutrition, neglected diseases, taxes and tariffs and access to medicines and obstacles to curtailing the spread of infectious diseases. "<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.blogs.com/fightingdiseases/ IPN Health Blog]” accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
A lot of time and money has been spent by international agencies and governments to try and improve these health issues but these however have not been very successful and have cost many lives. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN projects]”, accessed 06 November 2010</ref>
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Globalisation:IPN:Health

2010-11-17T19:47:46Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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One of IPN’s aims is to concentrate on a health programme which develops practical solutions to global health issues and raises awareness and encourages discussion of the role of market institutions in improving health. This health programme has been raising awareness by their blogs, opinions articles, publications and through the media.
This programme addresses many issues of which are often very difficult such as the impact of regulations on modern technologies that can improve health and nutrition, neglected diseases, taxes and tariffs and access to medicines and obstacles to curtailing the spread of infectious diseases. "<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.blogs.com/fightingdiseases/ IPN Health Blog]” accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
A lot of time and money has been spent by international agencies and governments to try and improve these health issues but these however have not been very successful and have cost many lives. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects IPN projects]”, accessed 06 November 2010</ref>
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Environment

2010-11-17T19:47:02Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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IPN's environment program analyses global topics including agriculture, water, climate change, often intersecting development issues. In recent years there has been a great deal of scientific and public debate on climate change and global warming. IPN emphasises the role of economic development and technological progress in eliminating poverty and enabling people to cope with adverse effects of climate change and other problems.
When looking into issues of water problems IPN found that more people die from dirty water than from wars and violence. The finger is pointed at agriculture – responsible for 70% of global water use, huge waste and contamination through fertiliser and sewage run-off. There are also many issues in China as they have regular shortages, depletion of groundwater and high pollution from industry, farming and sewage which are often causing floods and killing thousands. IPN have also looked into how Chile have "adopted a comprehensive approach to water reform, creating a far more sustainable use of water, nearly universal water connection, and a dramatic improvement in sewage treatment in a very short time".<ref> Caroline Boin, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/environment/publication/chile-dynamic-water-market Chile: A Dynamic Water Market]”,16th March 2009, accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
Julian Morris, Kendra Okonski, Indur M. Goklany and Paul Reiter published a book “Environment & Health: Myths & Realities, June 2004. The book challenges the conventional wisdom that human health problems are being caused modern industrial society, they show that many environment and health risks have been exaggerated, to the detriment of scientific research and public policy they believe that pressure groups care more about media coverage than protecting human health and achieving environmental protection.
IPN also shows that subsidising “green jobs” wastes resources and reduces growth without necessarily protecting the environment. They speak of how Green investment isn’t even a reliable way to improve the environment. '<ref> Timothy Cox, “[http://www. http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/seven-myths-about-green-jobs Seven Myths about Green Jobs]”, 30th August 2010, accessed 07 November 2010</ref> IPN have stated 'To deal with climate change, we should adopt policies that promote human well-being both today and in the future. We could do this today by eliminating disease and poverty, developing new technologies, and reducing humanity's vulnerability to climate change’. IPN's executive director, Julian Morris, told the BBC: "There are basically 3 groups that benefit from the global warming myth: government, scientists and environmentalists. Environmentalists benefit because they are able to present a scary scenario to the general public, and because of their desire to maintain revenues scary scenarios are good business for them, it means the general public are more likely to give them money."
'<ref> IPN, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/es/environment/publication/environment-health-myths-realities]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>
In November 2004, the IPN published a report claiming that climate change modellers were exaggerating the potential dangers of climate change: "Climate modellers differ from aircraft engineers in another way: whereas most aircraft engineers are employed by the private sector and are rewarded according to the usefulness of their designs to the travelling public, climate modellers are funded primarily by governments, and are rewarded according to the extent to which their models are useful to politicians and their entourage. Since politicians seem more willing to fund research when the outcome might give them an excuse to impose regulations and/or taxes, we cannot be surprised that the modellers have responded to these incentives by generating models that exaggerate the impact of humanity’s impact on the climate." However The Observer reported that: The director of the IPN was attacked in the House of Commons for the fact that its view on climate change happens to concur with that of one of its major funders. Norman Baker MP said: "We may be able to deduce from the comments of Julian Morris that there is an ulterior motive behind his denial of climate change." '<ref> IPN, “[http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2005-02-08a.1353.1#g1355.1]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>

==Notes==
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Development

2010-11-17T19:46:03Z

Alexandra Hibbert: New page: IPN believe that promoting development is about more than throwing good money after bad. “In Development” (The Times, 13 January) demonstrates well that compassion towards the world...

IPN believe that promoting development is about more than throwing good money after bad.
“In Development” (The Times, 13 January) demonstrates well that compassion towards the world’s poor cannot effectively be fulfilled through the vehicle of government-to-government foreign aid. Public opinion towards aid and development is shifting both among donors and recipients. For fifty years, proponents of ‘aid’ have argued that poor countries are poor because they lack the funds to invest in the infrastructure that would enable economic activity to take place, which in turn means that they are unable to attract investment. As a result, aid has failed to ‘fill the gap’. Instead, it has, over the past fifty years, largely been counterproductive: it has crowded out private sector investments, undermined democracy, and enabled despots to continue with oppressive policies, perpetuating poverty. '<ref> IPN, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/new-approach-aid-development]”, accessed 08 November 2010</ref>

Trade

2010-11-17T19:39:47Z

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Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. '<ref>IPN, “[http://policynetwork.net/programs-policy-projects]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref> IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. IPN see trade is the surest known route out of poverty. Given the freedom to trade goods and services, people can use their comparative advantage of production and exchange their goods for things that other people make better

===Notes===
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Environment

2010-11-17T19:13:20Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

IPN's environment program analyses global topics including agriculture, water, climate change, often intersecting development issues. In recent years there has been a great deal of scientific and public debate on climate change and global warming. IPN emphasises the role of economic development and technological progress in eliminating poverty and enabling people to cope with adverse effects of climate change and other problems.
When looking into issues of water problems IPN found that more people die from dirty water than from wars and violence. The finger is pointed at agriculture – responsible for 70% of global water use, huge waste and contamination through fertiliser and sewage run-off. There are also many issues in China as they have regular shortages, depletion of groundwater and high pollution from industry, farming and sewage which are often causing floods and killing thousands. IPN have also looked into how Chile have adopted a comprehensive approach to water reform, creating a far more sustainable use of water, nearly universal water connection, and a dramatic improvement in sewage treatment in a very short time.'<ref> Caroline Boin, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/search/apachesolr_search/water]”, accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
Julian Morris, Kendra Okonski, Indur M. Goklany and Paul Reiter published a book “Environment & Health: Myths & Realities, June 2004. The book challenges the conventional wisdom that human health problems are being caused modern industrial society, they show that many environment and health risks have been exaggerated, to the detriment of scientific research and public policy they believe that pressure groups care more about media coverage than protecting human health and achieving environmental protection.
IPN also shows that subsidising “green jobs” wastes resources and reduces growth without necessarily protecting the environment. They speak of how Green investment isn’t even a reliable way to improve the environment. '<ref> Timothy Cox, “[http://www. http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/seven-myths-about-green-jobs]”, accessed 07 November 2010</ref> IPN have stated 'To deal with climate change, we should adopt policies that promote human well-being both today and in the future. We could do this today by eliminating disease and poverty, developing new technologies, and reducing humanity's vulnerability to climate change’. IPN's executive director, Julian Morris, told the BBC: "There are basically 3 groups that benefit from the global warming myth: government, scientists and environmentalists. Environmentalists benefit because they are able to present a scary scenario to the general public, and because of their desire to maintain revenues scary scenarios are good business for them, it means the general public are more likely to give them money."
'<ref> IPN, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/es/environment/publication/environment-health-myths-realities]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>
In November 2004, the IPN published a report claiming that climate change modellers were exaggerating the potential dangers of climate change: "Climate modellers differ from aircraft engineers in another way: whereas most aircraft engineers are employed by the private sector and are rewarded according to the usefulness of their designs to the travelling public, climate modellers are funded primarily by governments, and are rewarded according to the extent to which their models are useful to politicians and their entourage. Since politicians seem more willing to fund research when the outcome might give them an excuse to impose regulations and/or taxes, we cannot be surprised that the modellers have responded to these incentives by generating models that exaggerate the impact of humanity’s impact on the climate." However The Observer reported that: The director of the IPN was attacked in the House of Commons for the fact that its view on climate change happens to concur with that of one of its major funders. Norman Baker MP said: "We may be able to deduce from the comments of Julian Morris that there is an ulterior motive behind his denial of climate change." '<ref> IPN, “[http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2005-02-08a.1353.1#g1355.1]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>

Environment

2010-11-17T19:12:56Z

Alexandra Hibbert: New page: IPN's environment program analyses global topics including agriculture, water, climate change, often intersecting development issues. In recent years there has been a great deal of scienti...

IPN's environment program analyses global topics including agriculture, water, climate change, often intersecting development issues. In recent years there has been a great deal of scientific and public debate on climate change and global warming. IPN emphasises the role of economic development and technological progress in eliminating poverty and enabling people to cope with adverse effects of climate change and other problems.
When looking into issues of water problems IPN found that more people die from dirty water than from wars and violence. The finger is pointed at agriculture – responsible for 70% of global water use, huge waste and contamination through fertiliser and sewage run-off. There are also many issues in China as they have regular shortages, depletion of groundwater and high pollution from industry, farming and sewage which are often causing floods and killing thousands. IPN have also looked into how Chile have adopted a comprehensive approach to water reform, creating a far more sustainable use of water, nearly universal water connection, and a dramatic improvement in sewage treatment in a very short time. '<ref> Caroline Boin, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/search/apachesolr_search/water]”, accessed 07 November 2010</ref>
Julian Morris, Kendra Okonski, Indur M. Goklany and Paul Reiter published a book “Environment & Health: Myths & Realities, June 2004. The book challenges the conventional wisdom that human health problems are being caused modern industrial society, they show that many environment and health risks have been exaggerated, to the detriment of scientific research and public policy they believe that pressure groups care more about media coverage than protecting human health and achieving environmental protection.
IPN also shows that subsidising “green jobs” wastes resources and reduces growth without necessarily protecting the environment. They speak of how Green investment isn’t even a reliable way to improve the environment. '<ref> Timothy Cox, “[http://www. http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/seven-myths-about-green-jobs]”, accessed 07 November 2010</ref> IPN have stated 'To deal with climate change, we should adopt policies that promote human well-being both today and in the future. We could do this today by eliminating disease and poverty, developing new technologies, and reducing humanity's vulnerability to climate change’. IPN's executive director, Julian Morris, told the BBC: "There are basically 3 groups that benefit from the global warming myth: government, scientists and environmentalists. Environmentalists benefit because they are able to present a scary scenario to the general public, and because of their desire to maintain revenues scary scenarios are good business for them, it means the general public are more likely to give them money."
'<ref> IPN, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/es/environment/publication/environment-health-myths-realities]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>
In November 2004, the IPN published a report claiming that climate change modellers were exaggerating the potential dangers of climate change: "Climate modellers differ from aircraft engineers in another way: whereas most aircraft engineers are employed by the private sector and are rewarded according to the usefulness of their designs to the travelling public, climate modellers are funded primarily by governments, and are rewarded according to the extent to which their models are useful to politicians and their entourage. Since politicians seem more willing to fund research when the outcome might give them an excuse to impose regulations and/or taxes, we cannot be surprised that the modellers have responded to these incentives by generating models that exaggerate the impact of humanity’s impact on the climate." However The Observer reported that: The director of the IPN was attacked in the House of Commons for the fact that its view on climate change happens to concur with that of one of its major funders. Norman Baker MP said: "We may be able to deduce from the comments of Julian Morris that there is an ulterior motive behind his denial of climate change." '<ref> IPN, “[http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2005-02-08a.1353.1#g1355.1]”, accessed 09 November 2010</ref>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:47:06Z

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality. '<ref>Jeff Judson, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/statement-international-policy-network%E2%80%99s-independence-and-guiding-principles IPN principles]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:42:37Z

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN believe that the institutions of the free society are the best way to empower individuals, to promote respect for people and property, and thereby to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. Their work stands on its own merit, through the scholarly integrity of their authors, rigorous documentation of findings, and a peer review process appropriate to ensure quality.
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:34:57Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Mission */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. IPN achieves this goal by interacting with thinkers and commentators in many countries and across many disciplines. They educate opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. They maintain a network of free-market think tanks around the world and support the development of new organisations. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade.
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:30:15Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Mission */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN maintains a network of free-market think tanks around the world and supports the development of new organisations. Their mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade.
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:29:20Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Introduction */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN maintains a network of free-market think tanks around the world and supports the development of new organisations. IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade.
IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:27:54Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Mission */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN maintains a network of free-market think tanks around the world and supports the development of new organisations. IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. Their aim is to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Freedom to Trade Campaign

2010-11-17T17:24:27Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

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IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009 at an event hosted at the Legatum Institute in London, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. This means removing all barriers to trade imposed by governments, including quotas, tariffs, subsidies, bureaucratic restrictions and protectionist regulations. The Campaign seeks to alert the public to the looming dangers of protectionism and to oppose existing and new protectionist measures. It will monitor and draw attention to existing and new protectionist measures – and will call for their elimination. '<ref>IPN, “[http://www.freedomtotrade.org/aboutf2t Abot f2t]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T17:10:32Z

Alexandra Hibbert: /* Aims */

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organising meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T16:44:41Z

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN's work is guided by a belief that free enterprise and its supporting institutions are able to harness human potential better than any other arrangement and are the best way to address the poverty and tragedy faced by many people in the world. IPN seeks to improve public understanding of the role of these institutions, especially in the context of international policy debates relating to the environment, development, health, and trade. They work with partner organisations and individuals around the world, coordinating coalitions, producing policy materials, organizing meetings, liaising with the media, and producing and disseminating opinion editorials. '<ref>IPN, "[http://www.linkedin.com/companies/international-policy-network IPN aims]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>
IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Freedom to Trade Campaign

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Alexandra Hibbert:

Return to [[Globalisation:International Policy Network]]

IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. This means removing all barriers to trade imposed by governments, including quotas, tariffs, subsidies, bureaucratic restrictions and protectionist regulations. The Campaign seeks to alert the public to the looming dangers of protectionism and to oppose existing and new protectionist measures. It will monitor and draw attention to existing and new protectionist measures – and will call for their elimination. '<ref>IPN, “[http://www.freedomtotrade.org/aboutf2t Abot f2t]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>

Freedom to Trade Campaign

2010-11-17T15:44:50Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. This means removing all barriers to trade imposed by governments, including quotas, tariffs, subsidies, bureaucratic restrictions and protectionist regulations. The Campaign seeks to alert the public to the looming dangers of protectionism and to oppose existing and new protectionist measures. It will monitor and draw attention to existing and new protectionist measures – and will call for their elimination. '<ref>IPN, “[http://www.freedomtotrade.org/aboutf2t Abot f2t]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

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==Introduction==

Return to [[Globalisation:International Policy Network]]

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Trade

2010-11-17T15:39:55Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

Trade

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Alexandra Hibbert:

Trade

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Alexandra Hibbert:

Trade

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Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises.

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

IPN conducts, commissions and disseminates research focusing on health,trade,the environment,and development. IPN hopes that as a result of its programs, individuals will be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.

* [[Health]]
* [[Trade]]
* [[Environment]]
* [[Development]]

==notes==
<references/>

Free Trade

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Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

The IPN lists its areas of interest as:Health, Free Trade and Globalisation, Sustainable Development & the Environment, Technology, Economics
* [[Health]]
* [[Free Trade]]

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises.

==notes==
<references/>

Freedom to Trade Campaign

2010-11-17T15:23:13Z

Alexandra Hibbert:

IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. This means removing all barriers to trade imposed by governments, including quotas, tariffs, subsidies, bureaucratic restrictions and protectionist regulations. The Campaign seeks to alert the public to the looming dangers of protectionism and to oppose existing and new protectionist measures. '<ref>IPN, “[http://www.freedomtotrade.org/aboutf2t Abot f2t]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>

Freedom to Trade Campaign

2010-11-17T15:22:40Z

Alexandra Hibbert: New page: IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, ...

IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the Freedom to Trade Campaign in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises. This means removing all barriers to trade imposed by governments, including quotas, tariffs, subsidies, bureaucratic restrictions and protectionist regulations. The Campaign seeks to alert the public to the looming dangers of protectionism and to oppose existing and new protectionist measures.
'<ref>IPN, “[http://www.freedomtotrade.org/aboutf2t Abot f2t]”, accessed 11 November 2010</ref>

Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims

2010-11-17T15:11:12Z

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==Introduction==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science and good economics.'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

Free trade is one of the most debated topics in economics of the 19th, 20th, and 21st century. IPN’s trade project emphasizes the benefits of freedom to trade for all people, and the benefits of open investment, and competition between jurisdictions in matters of tax and regulatory policy. Free trade enables people to lead better lives and it benefits the environment as well, according to Julian Morris. IPN along with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation launched the [[Freedom to Trade Campaign]] in 2009, it is a coalition of 76 think tanks and civil society organisations in 48 countries, which supports free trade and opposes protectionism in all its guises.

==notes==
<references/>

Globalisation:International Policy Network

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Dave Forbes Gavin Lindsay Fergus Jones Alexandra Hibbert

[[Globalisation: IPN]]
IPN seeks to bring down barriers to enterprise and trade, in order to achieve a world of opportunity, peace and prosperity.
<ref>IPN, "[http://policynetwork.net/ Homepage]", accessed 05.10.10</ref> The organisation describes itself as a think-tank or independent charity, although critics have accused it of being more like a lobbying group <ref> George Monbiot, “[http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/how-corporations-have-hijacked-the-climate-change-debate/2006/09/26/1159036541719.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1 How corporations have hijacked the climate change debate]”, The Age, 27th September 2006, accessed 2.11.10</ref>

==History==
IPN’s UK Charity (No. CC 262982) was founded by [[Globalisation: Antony Fisher]] in 1971. The mission of this body is to “Promote the advancement of learning by research into economic and political science and the publication of such research.” The charity’s original name was the International Institute for Economic Research, and it now operates under the name International Policy Network.
IPN’s sister organization, International Policy Network US Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2001. The two organizations are separate legal and financial entities with independent boards, working together with a common vision.<ref>IPN, "[http://policynetwork.net/ipn-history History]", accessed 12.10.10</ref>
===Origins===
==People==
===Directors===
'''Board Members'''<ref>IPN, "[http://policynetwork.net/category/individuals/board-member Board Members]", accessed 12.10.10</ref>
* [[Mike Fisher]]- International Policy Network UK
* [[John Blundell]]- International Policy Network UK
* [[Chris Whitten]]- International Policy Network US
* [[Bridgett Wagner]]- International Policy Network US
* [[Daniel Oliver]]- International Policy Network US
* [[Gerry Ohrstrom]]- International Policy Network US
* [[Robert Boyd]]- International Policy Network US
* [[Linda Whetstone]]- Chairman of International Policy Network US and UK
'''Staff'''<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/staff Staff]", accessed 18.10.10</ref>
* [[Globalisation:Julian Morris]]- Executive Director
* [[Mark Baillie]]- Editor
* [[Caroline Boin]]- Project Director
* [[Timothy Cox]]- Research Fellow
* [[Julian Harris]]- Research Fellow
* [[Kendra Okonski]]- Research Fellow
* [[Marc Sidwell]]- Communications Manager
* [[Philip Stevens]]- Senior Fellow
* [[Denise Teixeira]]- Office Manager
* [[Alec Van Gelder]]- Project Director

==Ideology and aims==

===Mission===

IPN's mission is to 'share ideas that free people'. It believes in de-regulation but that 'where regulations are necessary... they should be based on sound science. IPN educates opinion formers around the world about market solutions to public policy problems, especially those of a global nature. IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment they promote public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor. IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent.
'<ref>IPN, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/about-ipn About IPN]", accessed 02 November 2010</ref>

===Aims===

The IPN lists its areas of interest as:Health, Free Trade and Globalisation, Sustainable Development & the Environment, Technology, Economics
* [[Health]]
* [[Free Trade]]

==Funding==

==Views on development==
The IPN use terms such as “pro-growth policies” and “streamlined system of investment” when discussing the benefits of free trade, particularly in developing countries. Being widely regarded as anti-climate change, the IPN promotes the idea of complete free trade, allowing maximum investment in order to fully promote development. Their website lists several of the benefits, although none of the problems, that large-scale investment could bring to certain countries, in this case Nigeria:
“ The World Bank reports that it currently takes over a month to satisfy the eight procedures in order to start a business at a cost of three quarters of a year’s average wages. In the new free trade zone this procedure is expected to take less than a week.”<ref> Alec van Gelder & Timothy Cox, "[http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/lessons-nigeria%E2%80%99s-free-trade-zone Lessons for Nigeria’s free trade zone]", IPN Blogs, 2nd September 2010, accessed 2.11.10</ref>
From their website, it can be seen that IPN’s future development projects are mainly focused on Africa’s developing nations. Nigeria and Zimbabwe are both mentioned, with trade plans being discussed. One article in particular calls for Britain to stop giving aid that it can “ill afford” and abolish trade policies, allowing Africa access to the European markets. Timothy Cox states that “A real offer from the British people to help our development would consist of the abolition of the Common Agricultural Policy, which keeps African agricultural exports out of the European marketplace.”<ref> Timothy Cox, “[http://policynetwork.net/blogs/article/africans-do-not-want-or-need-britains-development-aid Africans do not want or need Britain’s development aid]”, IPN Blogs, 31st August 2010, accessed 26.10.10</ref>

==Views on climate change==
“Julian Morris, director of IPN in London, has argued for many years that climate change is a hoax.”<ref>David Cronin, “[http://www.truth-out.org/who-pays-to-deny-climate-change63822 Who Pays To Deny Climate Change]”, Truth Out, 3 October 2010, accessed 19.10.10</ref>
In a letter by Julian Morris to the Toronto Star, in response to their editorial titled “Time for the World to Unite on Climate Change” (7 December), Morris states that “Poverty largely results from government policies which hinder people from generating wealth and prosperity. Tragically, the leaders of poor countries invoke the climate change scapegoat to explain hunger, sickness and climate vulnerability.” This is a response to the Toronto Star’s statement that climate change will “ravage our planet, and with it our prosperity and security”. Morris implies in this letter that climate change is not the cause of poverty, it is merely a scapegoat used by governments. <ref>Julian Morris, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/development/media/leaders-must-confront-poverty-well-climate-change-copenhagen Leaders must confront poverty as well as climate change in Copenhagen]”, International Policy Network, 11 December 2009, accessed 19.10.10</ref> Furthermore, IPN argues that “attempts to prevent (or mitigate) man-made climate change are a waste of money. It would be better to let it happen and adapt to its effects.” <ref>George Monbiot, “[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2006/sep/26/comment.oil/print Pundits who contest climate change should tell us who is paying them]”, The Guardian, 26th September 2006, accessed 26.10.10</ref> Critics say that this response if fuelled by donations from companies such as Exxon, who would financially suffer from the actions taken to control climate change. IPN state that, with regards to climate change, “attempting to control it through global regulation of emissions would be counterproductive” <ref>George Monbiot, “[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2006/sep/26/comment.oil/print Pundits who contest climate change should tell us who is paying them]”, The Guardian, 26th September 2006, accessed 26.10.10</ref>
IPN argues that attempts to prevent (or mitigate) man-made climate change are a waste of money. It would be better to let it happen and adapt to its effects. The Network published a book this year arguing that "humanity has until at least 2035 to determine whether or not mitigation will also be a necessary part of our strategy to address climate change". <ref> George Monbiot, “[http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/how-corporations-have-hijacked-the-climate-change-debate/2006/09/26/1159036541719.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1 How corporations have hijacked the climate change debate]”, The Age, 27th September 2006, accessed 2.11.10</ref>
Before the Kyoto Protocol took force the IPN funded a poll from which they claimed that 57% of the UK’s population believe the UK should not implement Kyoto if it will harm Britain's economy and 70% believe that Britain should pursue alternative, less costly strategies. They claimed that “studies show that as Kyoto is implemented during 2008-2010, it is likely to harm Britain's economy by increasing the price of electricity, fuel and consumer goods, leading to slower economic growth and higher operating costs for employers, and causing job losses”<ref>Kendra Okonski, “[http://abob.libs.uga.edu/bobk/ccc/cc120303.html UK public sceptical of Kyoto Protocol]”, Cambridge Conference Correspondence, 3rd December 2003, accessed 9.11.10</ref>

==Links to other organisations==
The IPN has been linked to several other organisations and think-tanks including; [[Atlas Economic Research Foundation]], [[Institute of Economic Affairs]], [[Stockholm Network]] and [[Competitive Enterprise Institute]]. Anthony Fisher, who founded the IPN, went on to found the [[Atlas Economic Research Foundation]] in 1981 creating several ties between the organisations. Julian Morris, the current executive director of IPN was previously the director of the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]]’ Environment and Technology Programme.

==Criticisms==
IPN has been described by right-wing blogger Paul Staines as a “change denying propaganda machine funded by industry interests” who peddle “policy recommendations and propaganda on behalf of its sponsors so transparently that almost everyone ignores it”.<ref> Paul Staines, “[http://order-order.com/2006/10/12/who-will-win-wonk-whores-journalism/ Who will win wonk whores journalism prize?]”, Guido Fawkes’ Blog, 12th October 2006, accessed 9.11.10</ref> In regards to statements that the IPN receive funding from large companies to dismiss the effects of climate change, such as ExxonMobil, Julian Morris replied in a letter written to the Times in 2005, that “IPN has a programme on environment and sustainable development issues to which the ExxonMobil Foundation has contributed over a number of years”.<ref>Julian Morris, “[http://web.archive.org/web/20070425015539/http://www.policynetwork.net/main/article.php?article_id=719 IPN responds to defamatory claims made in The Times]”, IPN Main, 21st December 2005, accessed 9.11.10</ref>
Oxfam has criticised the IPN for producing “irresponsible” criticism towards International Aid, which in turn, can put millions of lives at risk. The article, published by Oxfam, states that, while they realise that vast quantities of Aid is misspent and ends up in the hands of corrupt officials, the Aid which is accounted for helps to dramatically improve the lives of those who receive it. <ref> Jon Slater, “[http://www.oxfam.org.uk/applications/blogs/pressoffice/2010/05/20/oxfam-aid-not-perfect-but-%E2%80%98irresponsible%E2%80%99-criticism-hurts-millions/ Oxfam: Aid not perfect but “irresponsible” criticism hurts millions]”, Oxfam Website, 20th May 2010, accessed 9.11.10</ref> The IPN respond to this article by stating that “challenging a system that so evidently doesn’t work is not irresponsible- it is prudent and rational” <ref> Timothy Cox, “[http://www.policynetwork.net/blogs/article/ipn%E2%80%99s-criticism-foreign-aid-spending-not-%E2%80%9Cirresponsible%E2%80%9D IPN’s criticism of foreign aid spending is not “irresponsible”]”, IPN Blogs, 20th May 2010, accessed 9.11.10</ref>

==Suggestions for sub-pages==

Just suggestions - feel free to change/add to this - although it is recommended that you create several main pages linked to from this main project page so group members can edit simultaneously.

[[Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and aims]]

[[Globalisation:International Policy Network: Funding and connections]]

[[Globalisation:International Policy Network: Views on development]]

[[Globalisation:International Policy Network: Views on climate change]]

==Notes==
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