Globalisation:International Policy Network: Funding and connections
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IPN state “it is supported entirely by charitable donations from individuals, foundations and businesses. It receives no money from any government or political parties, and it does no contract work.” They also state that they abide by a strict “code of independence ” which ensures that they are not influenced by any external bodies. However the following evidence opens a debate on the previous statement. [1]
ExxonMobil ExxonMobil state that they support research that promotes discussions on issues that are directly relevant to the organisation, in 2005 they made world wide contributions of $6.4million for public information and funding, $139,000 of that sum was contributed towards IPN for research on climate change. [2]
