Globalisation:International Policy Network: Ideology and 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. '

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 '

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. ' 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