View past Global Policy Projects from the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program below.
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North America | Government
Working Towards Data Management Bias Mitigation in the National Security Context
Project Title: Working Towards Data Management Bias Mitigation in the National Security Context Client: Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Students: Claire Okatch, Savannah Tuck, Melissa Hollobon, David Markwei Faculty Lead: Timothy Cheek Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Ottawa Year: 2021-22 Publication: Lights on Data About the Project: This research identified options for best practices to mitigate the emergence of bias within data management. These options will inform recommendations on how CSIS can balance the privacy-security dilemma, with emphasis on bias mitigation, accountability, privacy rights, and alignment with CSIS’ mandate. The outputs from this project were a publication, presentations, a policy brief, and a policy report (available in English and French) provided to CSIS to support these goals. Key Words: Data management, Bias Mitigation, National Security -
Global | Multilateral
The Youth Housing Crisis
Project Title: The Youth Housing Crisis: Barriers Youth Face in Accessing Housing in Urban Centres Client: UN-Habitat - Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit Students: Annie Law, Dariel Filwood, Jamal Khamis, Priya Rai, Samira Hosseina Faculty Lead: Tara Cookson Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Global Year: 2021-22 About the Project: UN-Habitat has identified that the specific experiences, needs and barriers of youth ages 18-29 transitioning into the housing market are insufficiently covered by policy debates and urban planning design. This research analyzed the diverse barriers that youth face when accessing safe, adequate and affordable housing across global urban centers, the findings of this project were provided to UN-Habitat in a policy report and final presentation to be used to inform policy pathways for addressing youth housing needs. Key Words: Urban, Youth, Housing Crisis
North America | Indigenous Community
Exploring Policy Options for the Village of Ging̱olx
Project Title: Exploring Policy Options for the Village of Ging̱olx in the Context of Large Infrastructure Development Client: Ging̱olx Village Government Students: Prajna Singh, Paige Inglis, Arthur Zhang, Surabhi Gupta Faculty Lead: Julian Dierkes Fieldwork Location: Virtual – Nisga’a Lands Year: 2021-22 Publications: National Observer About the Project: The Ksi Lisims Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a proposed 12-million-tonne-per-year liquefied natural gas project that will be situated at Wil Milit, north of Prince Rupert, BC, approximately 15 kilometers east on land owned in fee simple by the Nisga’a Nation. The Ksi Lisms LNG project will generate social and economic benefits, including public revenues, jobs, training, and business opportunities, for the Nisga’a Nation and the Village of Ging̱olx. Guided by the idea that “we don’t know what we don’t know”, the research team provided the Ging̱olx Village Government with examples of economic development policies in similar communities or projects, policy frameworks in line with Indigenous self-governance, and evidence-based policies to gain community support for their evolving local economic development opportunities. The outputs of this project were a presentation provided to the Ging̱olx Village Government Council and an infographic explaining Impact Benefit Agreements. Key Words: Economic Development, Self Governance, Energy
South Asia | NGO
Setting a Course Toward Social Public Procurement in India
Project Title: Setting a Course Toward Social Public Procurement in India: A Global Good Practice Report Client: SELCO Foundation Students: Julia Brown, Katherine Pease, Tasha Carruthers, Annabel Steidl Faculty Lead: Matias Marguils Fieldwork Location: Virtual - India, Brazil, Malaysia, New Zealand, UK Year: 2021-22 Publication: Pub Poli About the Project: This research explored case studies to determine the enabling environment required for the successful implementation of social public procurement in India, specifically analyzing how best to engage social enterprises to maximize social outcomes. The outputs of this project were a policy report, presentation and policy brief provided to the SELCO Foundation to support their advocacy work. Key Words: Public Procurement, Social Enterprise, Social Impact
North America | Government
Inspirations for the City of Vancouver
Project Title: Inspirations for the City of Vancouver: Engagement, Climate Policy & Reconciliation Client: Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability Department, City of Vancouver Students: Kazi Mohua, Sason Ross, Shanel Feller, Soheil Nasseri, Yeonjin Lee Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver Year: 2021-22 About the Project: This research provided inspirations for City of Vancouver on how to develop meaningful and impactful engagement practices with local First Nations and Urban Indigenous peoples to advance reconciliation with its climate policy. The project explored literatures and actual applications in several jurisdictions and provides actionable toolbox in the form of a presentation and a policy report. Key Words: Climate Change, Reconciliation, Urban
Africa | Government
Collaboration to Prevent the Recruitment of Child Soldiers
Project Title: Collaboration to Prevent the Recruitment of Child Soldiers Client: Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security (DCOE) Students: William Shelling, Wilson Dargbeh, Moysal Sana, Kshitij Sharan Faculty Lead: Michael Small Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Global Year: 2021-22 Publication: RAUSI About the Project: This research examined the role of armed forces in UN peacekeeping missions in the prevention of recruitment of child soldiers through the lens of the Vancouver Principles. The outputs of this project were a publication, presentation, policy brief and a policy report provided to the DCOE to support their advocacy work. Key Words: Social Impact, Peace and Security, Interdisciplinary
North America | Indigenous Community
Changing the Rules of the Game
Project Title: Changing the Rules of the Game Client: Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Students: Arthur Bledsoe, Chloei Andres, Joshua Codd, Nadine Van Dalen, Prithy Ahmed Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Squamish Nation Traditional Territory Year: 2021-22 About the Project: Researching good practices for developing and maintaining relationship agreements that advance Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw strategic goals.
Southeast Asia | NGO
A Comparative Analysis of One Health Policies in Asia
Project Title: A Comparative Analysis of One Health Policies in Asia: Opportunities for Application in British Columbia Client: Genome BC Students: Lisa Slager, Lindsey Wall, Soumya Kolluru, Benedetta Beltramo Faculty Lead: Kai Ostwald, Drona Rasali Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh, Thailand Year: 2021-22 Publication: Genome BC About the Project: This research explored the implementation of One Health (a multidisciplinary approach that recognizes and addresses the interdependencies between human, animal, and environmental health) in jurisdictions in Asia to find 'good' practices that can inspire, inform, strengthen, and accelerate One Health policy implementation in British Columbia, Canada. The outputs from this project were a blog post, presentations, and a policy report published by the One Health Commission provided to Genome BC to support these goals. Key Words: Health, Interdisciplinary, Whole-of-Government Approach
Central Asia | Multilateral
Activating the Mongolian Diaspora
Project Title: Activating the Mongolian Diaspora Client: International Organization for Migration, Mission to Mongolia (IOM Mongolia) Students: Hari Narayan, Jemimah Ogundele, Anoushka Chandarana, Anthony Coompson Faculty Lead: Julian Dierkes Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Mongolia Year: 2021-22 Publication: The Diplomat, Mongolia Focus About the Project: This research works to assess the concerns and priorities of the Mongolian diaspora in North America while researching best practices for engagement to activate benefits for Mongolians both at home and within the diaspora. The outputs from this report were a presentation, policy report and a proposal for funding provided to IOM to support their work in engaging the Mongolian diaspora Key Words: Diaspora, Community Engagement, Knowledge Transfer
Africa | Government
Strategies for Strengthening Relations
Project Title: Strategies for Strengthening Relations Between the Canadian Armed Forces and Civil Society Organizations Client: Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security (DCOE) Students: Claudia Kobetitch, Muhyee Nyera Bakini, Travis Liu Faculty Lead: Erin Baines, Ketty Anyeko Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Ottawa and Iraq Year: 2020-21 Publications: Women, Peace and Security Network - Canada About the Project: The purpose of this research was assessing the role of Canada's National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security in the Canadian Armed Forces approach to implementing UNSCR 1325 within its operations in Iraq. The outputs of this project were a policy report and policy brief provided to the Dallaire Centre of Peace and Security to support their continued work in this area. Key Words: Whole-of-Government Approach, Peace and Security, Social Enterprise
Latin America | NGO
Impact of Climate Change on Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Project Title: Impact of Climate Change on Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Internally Displaced Persons in Haiti Client: Global Justice Center (GJC) Students: Gina Zuno, Paige Rumelt, Joshua Diemert, Sogol Ghattan-Kashani Faculty Lead: Erin Baines, Ketty Anyeko Fieldwork Location: Virtual - New York and Haiti Year: 2020-21 Publication: The Pub About the Project: This research included analyzing the gaps within the Haitian legal and policy frameworks, which allow climate emergency events (eg. hurricanes) to heighten the risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking. The output of this project was a policy report provided to GJC, which acts as a scoping report to help GJC access the practical and thematic issues attached to this stream of work. Key Words: Climate Change, Gender, Peace and Security
South Asia | NGO
Disparity and Disconnection
Project Title: Disparity and Disconnection: Impacts of COVID-19 on Education in Nepal Client: Open Learning Exchange (OLE) Nepal Students: Boyd Hayes, Nabila Farid, Riya Sirkhell Faculty Lead: Sara Shneiderman Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Nepal (Sindhupalchok and Lalitpur) Year: 2020-21 Publications: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, Nepali Times About the Project: This research assessed the opportunites and challenges that have emerged as the Nepalese education system adapts to COVID-19 through a hybrid back-to-school model. The output of this project was a policy report developed for Open Learning Exchange Nepal. Key Words: Education, Digital, Social Impact
Southeast Asia | NGO
Advancing Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
Project Title: Advancing Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade between ASEAN and Canada Client: Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) Students: Esther Ocheni, Edwin Edou, Shane Dial Faculty Lead: Kai Ostwald Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Singapore Year: 2020-21 About the Project: The goal of this research was to understand the gaps that Canada's future ASEAN Free Trade Agreement can address by harnessing electronic commerce and digital trade. The output of this project was a policy report developed for the Canadian ASEAN Business Council describing all relevant FTAs in terms of their digital trade provisions and summarizing the experiences of the CABC's members whose work includes digital trade. Key Words: Economic Development, Digital, Governance
South Asia | NGO
A Farmer Assistance Scheme Database
Project Title: A Farmer Assistance Scheme Database: Agriculture, Solar and Food Processing in India Client: SELCO Foundation Students: Ziwei Luo, Gavin Davies, Matthew Colenbrander, Clinton Mix Faculty Lead: Matias Margulis Fieldwork Location: Virtual - India (Karnataka, Odisha, and Assam) Year: 2020-21 About the Project: This project provided in-depth research and a comprehensive description of the policies and initiatives that facilitate small/micro scale green-energy food processing in India, supporting SELCO's future programming and advocacy work. The output of this project was a database and a slide deck describing the government schemes currently available in three Indian provinces. Key Words: Social Enterprise, Climate Change, Social Impact
North America | Indigenous Community
Contributing to a Safe Land-based Education Program for the Tahltan Community
Project Title: Contributing to a Safe Land-based Education Program for the Tahltan Community Client: Tū’desē’cho Wholistic Indigenous Leadership Development Society (TWILD) Students: Sumaiyyah Adam, Jessika Woroniak, Khushi Nilani Mohan Haranahalli, Lilian Shams-Amiri Faculty Lead: Nadja Kunz Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Tahltan Territory Year: 2020-21 About the Project: In partnership with TWILD, the researchers worked with the Tahltan community to assess the existing processes for that land-based learning and review the strategies used in similar programs to support the creation of a community-specific education policy. The outputs from this project were a policy report describing the team's findings as well as a summary of available data storage platforms and their benefits. Key Words: Education, Youth, Self Governance
North America | Indigenous Community
Village of Lax̱g̱alts’ap Assessment of Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Strategies
Project Title: Village of Lax̱g̱alts’ap Assessment of Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Strategies Client: Nisga'a Village Government of Lax̱g̱alts’ap Students: Brayden Pelham, Stephen Patenaude, Erica Steele, Victoria Ker Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual – Nisga’a Lands Year: 2020-21 Publication: National Observer About the Project: This research from this project focused on assessing the adaptation startagies that are available for the Lax̱g̱alts’ap as they respond to rising water levels along the Nass River. The output of this project were a policy report and an infographic summarizing the findings. Key Words: Climate Change, Self Governance, Community Engagement
North America | Indigenous Community
Climate Action Strategy
Project Title: Climate Action Strategy: Coordinating Action on Squamish Nation Territory Client: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Students: Kingsley Eze, Remy Hellstern, Nidhi Sharma, Claire Ross Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Squamish Nation Traditional Territory Year: 2020-21 About the Project: This project is situated in the information-gathering phase of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw’s Climate Action Strategy. The overall focus is on identifying recommendations on practical, implementable mitigation and action strategies and highlighting opportunities for strengthened intergovernmental relations. The outputs from this project included a comprehensive report and a presentation to the Squamish Nation Council describing the research findings. Key Words: Climate Change, Self Governance, Social Impact
North America | Government
Prioritizing Threats and Allocating Resources
Project Title: Prioritizing Threats and Allocating Resources: Applying Lessons from Four Sectors to Inform National Security Priorities Client: Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Students: Daniel Park, Easton Smith, Nicolas Jensen, Yahe Li Faculty Lead: Julian Dierkes Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Ottawa Year: 2020-21 Publications: The Pub About the Project: This research worked on improving the policy planning process at CSIS pertaining to the challenge of balancing priorities between short-term threats to life (e.g. terrorism), and long-term strategic threats (e.g. economic security) by developing a menu of prioritization options by studying how other governmental and private sector organizations balance competing priorities. The output of this project were a policy brief and policy report provided to CSIS. Key Words: National Security, Knowledge Transfer, Governance
North America | Government
Refugee Resettlement Strategies
Project Title: Refugee Resettlement Strategies: Exploring Barriers to Success for New Vermonters Client: State of Vermont Office of the Lieutenant Governor Student: Hazel Brewster Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vermont, USA Year: 2020-21 About the Project: This project was a partnership with the Vermont Lieutenant Governor’s Office that aimed to supply the Lt. Governor with the information necessary to garner a comprehensive understanding of the current state of refugee resettlement in Vermont. This research highlighted existing barriers that must be addressed to strengthen the existing policy infrastructure in anticipation of an influx of refugees coming to the state. The outputs of this project were a short policy report and a presentation to the LG Vermont. Key Words: Migration, Community Engagement, Social Impact
North America | Government
Opportunities to Decolonize 'The Vancouver Plan'
Project Title: Opportunities to Decolonize 'The Vancouver Plan' Client: Department of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability, City of Vancouver Students: Archana Rajendren, Michael Law, Isabella Pepe, Alexander Howes Faculty Lead: Andrea Reimer Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver Year: 2020-21 About the Project: The goal of this research was assessing strategies used by communities to the City of Vancouver to support the COV in developing an initial understanding of what they imagine a decolonized City should look like from a policy and/or land-use perspective. This reserach can be used by the COV as they continue to understand what a “decolonized city” might look like in the context of "the Vancouver Plan” planning process. The output of this project was a policy report and presentation to the City of Vancouver. Key Words: Urban, Governance, Reconciliation
Global | Other
Redefining Policy and Practice
Project Title: Redefining Policy and Practice: Unraveling Definitions of Sexual Violence through a Survivor-Centred Approach Client: Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ) Students: Ravina Anand, Solomon Atta, Dinoba Kirupa, Israa Noureddine, Eseohe Ojo Faculty Lead: Erin Baines Fieldwork Location: The Hague, Netherlands; Geneva, Switzerland; New York, USA Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Recommending changes to the UN's definition of conflict-related sexual violence so it can be more inclusive, contemporary, victim and survivor focused. The output of this report was a policy report given to the client that outlines the rationale behind these recommended changes. Key Words: Gender, Peace, Security
Southeast Asia | NGO
Strengthening the Canadian-ASEAN Connection
Project Title: Strengthening the Canadian-ASEAN Connection: Business Mobility Client: Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) Students: Hadir Ali, Somi Ajagu-Amamgbo, Zeynya Alemayehu, Anam Imtiaz Elahi, Alessia Rodríguez Di Eugenio Faculty Lead: Kai Ostwald Fieldwork Location: Jakarta, Indonesia; Singapore; Ho Chi Min, Vietnam Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Identifying key barriers to business mobility and provide policy recommendations to increase connectivity and facilitate business activities between Canada and ASEAN. The output of this project was a policy report, which was published by the CABC articulating a concern the organization has with current policies and connecting it with the opinions of the CABC's members. Key Words: Migration, Economic Development, Governance
South Asia | NGO
Expanding Water Harvesting Practices in Rajasthan
Project Title: Expanding Water Harvesting Practices in Rajasthan Client: Gram Gaurav Sansthan (GGS); Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) Students: Rai Friedman, Sanmini Koffi, Chengkun Lv, Andrés Penaloza Faculty Lead: Milind Kandlikar Fieldwork Location: India (Karauli, Jaipur, New Delhi) Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Focusing on upscaling water harvesting structures within the Dang region in India, with the aim to explore strategies of how GGS can effectively advocate for the promotion of successful community based water harvesting policy alternatives at the state level. The output of this project was a policy report for the GGS clearly outlining the benefits of their program in comparison to other options as well as identifying areas for improvement and advocacy. Key Words: Social Enterprise, Climate Change, Social Impact
South Asia | NGO
Barriers to Effective Teaching and Evolution
Project Title: Barriers to Effective Teaching and Evolution in Nepal Client: Open Learning Exchange (OLE) Nepal Students: Citlali Cruz Cruz, Hannah Geiser, Hafsa Khan, Beatrice Zano Faculty Lead: Sara Shneiderman Fieldwork Location: Nepal (Kathmandu, Sindhupalchok, Gorkha) Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Synthesizing and evaluating factors that negatively impact the quality and capacity of primary school educators in Nepal. The outputs of this research were a detailed policy report, a presentation of the head of OLE outlining the findings, and a policy brief relevant to OLE's advocacy work. Key Words: Education, Community Engagement, Social Impact
North America | Government
Applying an Equity Lens
Project Title: Applying an Equity Lens to the City of Vancouver's Climate Emergency Response Plan Client: Department of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability, City of Vancouver Students: Schyler Edmundson, Shivangi Khanna, Alexandra Martin, Nikki Wirawen, Sean Wu, Yi Yang Faculty Lead: George Hoberg Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Understanding how low-income Vancouver seniors are particularly vulnerable to ambitious municipal climate policies, as well as how policy instruments can mitigate potentially disproportionate impacts on this equity-seeking group. The output of this project was a report for the City of Vancouver to use when further developing their Climate Emergency Response Plan. Key Words: Climate Change, Equity, Governance
Central Asia | Government
Strategies for Increasing Youth Civic Engagement in Nalaikh
Project Title: Strategies for Increasing Youth Civic Engagement in Nalaikh Client: Governor's Office of Nalaikh District, Office’s Division of Family, Youth, and Child Development (DFYCD) Students: Claire Casher, Samantha Coronel, Rasmus Dilling-Hansen, Cassandra Jeffery Faculty Lead: Julian Dierkes Fieldwork Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Year: 2019-20 Publications: The Diplomat About the Project: Developing strategies to address the lack of youth civic engagement in the Nalaikh District, which hinders effective policy creation and implementation. The output of this project was an indepth report for the District of Mongolia as well as initial findings on youth perceptions from a series of focus groups that the UBC team fascilitated with local university students. Key Words: Youth, Community Engagement, Governance
Latin America | Government
Enhancing Gender Mainstreaming in Water Resource Management
Project Title: Enhancing Gender Mainstreaming in Water Resource Management Client: Autoridad Nacional de Agua (ANA); Canadian International Resource and Development Institute (CIRDI) Students: Heather Park, Guilherme Rosales, Emily Enright, Eliza Bethune Faculty Lead: Alexandra Carlier Fieldwork Location: Peru (Lima, Arequipa) Year: 2019-20 About the Project: Analyzing existing gender challenges in ANA's water management systems and to provide policy recommendations to address those challenges. The output of this project was a policy report for ANA, including results of the first in-house survey on gender awareness. Key Words: Gender, Energy, Governance
Africa | Government
A Roadmap for ESIA in Ethiopia’s Mining Sector
Project Title: A Roadmap for ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment) in Ethiopia’s Mining Sector Client: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), Ethiopia; Canadian International Resource and Development Institute (CIRDI) Students: Melisha Charles, Denby McDonnell, Christopher Stoicheff, Joshua Tafel Faculty Lead: Nadja Kunz Fieldwork Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Year: 2019-20 Publications: A roadmap for ESIA policy change in Ethiopia should address wide-ranging governance reforms in the Journal of Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal About the Project: Identifying gaps and opportunities for ESIA policy change in Ethiopia. Maximizing the benefits of mining development while minimizing negative impacts for the country is only possible with a strong ESIA policy framework. The outputs of this project were a policy report and a policy brief for CIRDI to use in their work advising the Ethiopian government. Key Words: Social Impact, Energy, Governance
North America | Other
Preparing a Labour Transition for Oil Sands Workers
Project Title: Preparing a Labour Transition for Oil Sands Workers Client: Alberta Federation of Labour Students: Susanne Beilmann, Clare Kim, Tommy Koh, Aaron Nelson Faculty Lead: George Hoberg Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Alberta Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Exploring the strategies that the Alberta Federation of Labour can advocate to manage the impact on oil sands workers and their immediate communities, focusing on maintaining their standard of living. The output of this project was a policy report to be used for internal decision making. Key Words: Employment, Climate Change, Social Impact
North America | Government
Balancing the Equation
Project Title: Balancing the Equation: Reconciling BC's LNG Export to China with its Climate Target Client: Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Energy, Government of British Columbia Students: Aboozar Ahmadi, Jiaxin Li, Nicole So, Darren Touch Faculty Lead: Wenran Jiang Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Examining the policy options available to the Government of British Columbia for reconciling the desire to grow its LNG industry and its obligation to meet provincial and national climate targets. The output from this project was an excellent summary of BC's policy options for using LNG exports to reach its climate goals. Key Words: Climate Change, Governance, Energy
North America | Government
Greening Vancouver’s Fleets
Project Title: Greening Vancouver’s Fleets Client: Department of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability, City of Vancouver Students: Luthfi Dhofier, Sara Harb, Nicholas Lloyd-Kuzik, Alex Loginov, Chiamaka Mọgọ Faculty Lead: George Hoberg Fieldwork Location: Vancouver Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Providing guidelines on the possibilities, processes, and barriers to promoting the transition to zero emissions in the City of Vancouver based on best practices implemented in other cities. The output from this project was a report for the City of Vancouver to use when developing its own zero emission vehicle policies. Key Words: Climate Change, Energy, Urban
Latin America | Government
Integrated and Inclusive Water Resource Management
Project Title: Integrated and Inclusive Water Resource Management and Social Conflict in Peru Client: Autoridad Nacional de Agua (ANA); Canadian International Resource and Development Institute (CIRDI) Students: Atieh Razavi Yekta, Adrianna Spyker, Tovonirina Nere Jose, Misrak Yacob, Diego Bastidas Fieldwork Location: Peru (Lima, Cusco) Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Studying the policies, programs, and institutions within ANA in terms of their equitable and integrated approach to water management. The output from this research was a policy report for ANA to reference when continuing to improve its water management systems to align with global commitments. Key Words: Energy, Social Impact, Equity
Africa | Government
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Ethiopia
Project Title: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Ethiopia: Examining the Policy Frameworks, Institutional Mechanisms and Gender Inclusion in ASM Client: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), Ethiopia; Canadian International Resource and Development Institute (CIRDI) Students: Adam Cassady, Huilin Gao, Catherine Tarimo, Juliana Craig, Sebastian Jarrin Fieldwork Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Evaluating the adequacy of Ethiopia’s institutional mechanisms that are designed to enable gender inclusiveness in artisanal and small-scale mining operations. The output from this research was a policy report that CIRDI can refer to when supporting Ethiopia's developing mining sector. Key Words: Gender, Energy, Governance
Africa | NGO
The Evolution of the Community Resistance Tool
Project Title: The Evolution of the Community Resistance Tool Client: Free the Slaves Students: Adedoyin Luwaji, Ali Abdullah Bajwa, John Ede, Simin Yook, Ros Seibert Fieldwork Location: Ghana (Mafi-Tedeafenui, Ada West, Srafa Aboano, Hweda) Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Providing a robust mechanism to measure the effectiveness of Free the Slaves’ intervention activities and resiliency of communities from slavery. The outputs from this project included an improved Community Resilience Tool, a guide for using that tool, and a report describing its development. Key Words: Community Engagement, Social Impact, Peace and Security
South Asia | NGO
Sickle Cell Disease Management and Service Delivery in Nepal
Project Title: Sickle Cell Disease Management and Service Delivery in Nepal Client: Creating Possibilities Nepal Students: Bashar Alsaeedi, Shafaq Noorani, Marzia Rizvi, Daniela Rodriguez, Hadis Siadat Faculty Lead: Sara Shneiderman Fieldwork Location: Dang District, Nepal Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Providing recommendations on the adequacy of the Nepali public health policy infrastructure and services for addressing the socio-economic impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and supporting appropriate disease management in the Tharu community. The output from this project was a detailed policy report that can be used by CP in their continued advocacy work to convince the Nepalese government to address the long standing issues described by the research team. Key Words: Health, Community Engagement, Service Delivery
South Asia | Multilateral
Assessment of Gender Gaps in Infrastructure Projects
Project Title: Assessment of Gender Gaps in Infrastructure Projects Client: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Students: Dorine Akwiri, Alex Ash, Alfonso Hernandez, Tracy To Trieu Hai Ly, Rafael Posada Fieldwork Location: Gujarat, India Year: 2018-19 About the Project: Evaluating the approaches utilized by large development banks for assessing gender gaps in their infrastructure projects so the AIIB can implement their own gender assessment approach. The output from this project was a presentation to the AIIB on key findings as well as detailed policy report outlining diverse ways of including a gender lens into infrastructure development so the AIIB can develop their own approach. Key Words: Gender, Economic Development, Public Procurement
North America | Other
Between Two Rivers
Project Title: Between Two Rivers: Access to Safe Drinking Water in Canada and the Case of Lytton First Nation Client: Global Reporting Centre (GRC) Students: Marc Attallah, Amelia Duggan, Yannick Gayama, Farah Kashaf Faculty Lead: Peter Klein Fieldwork Location: Lytton First Nation Traditional Territory Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Examined overall water governance structures, standards and regulations which are held by provincial and municipal governments, and the interplay with Canada’s Indian Act, focusing on the experiences and innovation of the Lytton First Nation. The output from this research was a BBC article describing the research findings that was co-authored by MPPGA and iSchool students. Key Words: Energy, Community Engagement, Service Delivery
North America | Government
Resilient Neighbourhoods Project
Project Title: Resilient Neighbourhoods Project: Fostering Social Connectedness and Engagement Client: Resilient Neighbourhoods Program, City of Vancouver Students: Candy Tladi, Oluwatoyin Christiana Onabola Faculty Lead: Moura Quayle Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Vancouver Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Analysing how to harness the City’s current social assets in order to foster a stronger sense of community and strengthen the connecting and engaging capacities of neighbourhoods. The output from this project was a policy report for the COV to support their programming and policy development. Key Words: Equity, Urban, Community Engagement
Global | NGO
Canada and the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty
Project Title: Canada and the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty Client: Reaching Critical Will Students: Laurélène Faye, Adilkhan Shashdavletov, Henry Shum, Salman Ghumman Faculty Lead: M. V. Ramana Fieldwork Location: Virtual - New York Year: 2017-18 Publications: The Bulletin About the Project: Analyzed expert opinion on nuclear weapons and nuclear disarmament, public perception, international diplomacy and political constraints to better understand Canada's refusal to sign or participate in the negotiations that led to the UN’s Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons, 2017. The output from this research was a report that clearly outlines the elements that constraint Canada's policy options in this area. Key Words: National Security, Governance, Peace
Southeast Asia | Other
Fostering Financial Inclusion in Timor-Leste with KIF
Project Title: Fostering Financial Inclusion in Timor-Leste with KIF Client: Kaebauk Investimentu no Finansas Students: Claire Allen, Joanna Fensome, Nathan Seef Fieldwork Location: Timor-Leste (Ermera, Maubara, Dili, Maubisse, Alieu) Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Identified barriers to financial services and explored the feasibility of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar branches to mobile technology-based services. The output from this research was a policy report for KIF to use in to continue to improve their programming. Key Words: Equity, Service Delivery, Community Engagement
South Asia | NGO
Financial Inclusion in India
Project Title: Financial Inclusion in India Client: Sub-K IMPACT Solutions Ltd Students: Elisha Connell, Mitch Hulse, Hyun Ju Lee, Tinashe Mutsonziwa Fieldwork Location: India (Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur) Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Examined internal mechanisms to improve resilience against adverse policy changes and reconciling the twin objectives of achieving poverty alleviation and staying commercially viable. The output from this research was a report that articulates challenges with Sub-K's progrmaming to be used internally for future improvement. Key Words: Equity, Service Delivery, Community Engagement
South Asia | Multilateral
Cooperation and Progress
Project Title: Cooperation and Progress: Examining the Co-operative Movement in India Client: International Cooperative Alliance of Asia (ICA-AP) Students: Lauren Hamman, Reagan Rockzsfforde, Bo Wang Fieldwork Location: India (New Delhi, Hyderbhad, Kerala, Bangalore) Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Examining the co-operative movement in India to determine what changes can be recommended to support co-operatives functioning in a sustainable and equitable manner while they strive to deliver on their development goals. The output from this project was a policy report for ICA-AP, which contributes to their ongoing research and policy development. Key Words: Social Enterprise, Public Procurement, Community Engagement
South Asia | NGO
Enhancing Rural Livelihoods
Project Title: Enhancing Rural Livelihoods Client: Aga Khan Rural Support Program - India (AKRSP(I)) Students: Keskine Owusu Poku, Luis Pablo Acosta Zamora, Sarah Froese Fieldwork Location: Gujarat, India Year: 2017-18 About the Project: Examines the efficacy of three major activities of the Aga Khan Rural Support Program for sustainable livelihood development against the backdrop of rural development policies of the State of Gujarat. The output from this research was a report that helped AKRSP(I) improve their programming design. Key Words: Social Impact, Community Engagement, Equity
Latin America | Government
Evaluating Water Access Projects for Vulnerable Communities
Project Title: Evaluating Water Access Projects for Vulnerable Communities Client: Global Affairs Canada Students: Denea Bascombe, Andrés Delgado, Sonia Takhar, Petrina Torgerson Faculty Lead: Milind Kandlikar Fieldwork Location: Virtual - Ottawa Year: 2016-17 About the Project: Developing a policy tool for evaluating Global Affairs Canada’s projects in terms of their efficacy for improving the quality of drinking water and addressing sustainable development goals in Canadian, Mexican, and Peruvian indigenous communities. The output from this project was an evaluation tool for Global Affairs Canada to support their domestic and internationally staff in evaluating proposed projects. Key Words: Energy, Governance, Public Procurement
South Asia | NGO
Financial Inclusion in India's Digital Age
Project Title: Financial Inclusion in India's Digital Age Client: Sub-K IMPACT Solutions Ltd, Akhuwat Islamic Mircofinance Institute Students: Talia Ahmad, Corrin Bulmer, Zameena Dadani, Chad Rickaby, Fernando Rodriguez Faculty Leads: Shashi Enarth, Milind Kandlikar Fieldwork Location: India (Hyderabad, New Delhi, Raipur); Lahore, Pakistan Year: 2016-17 About the Project: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial inclusion policies environment that influences the financial services available for those Indians living at or below the poverty line and to evaluate the current Sub-K service delivery model within that policy setting. The output from this project was a policy report that outlines areas for improvement in a number of BASIX's policies in India and Pakistan. Key Words: Equity, Service Delivery, Community Engagement
Southeast Asia | Multilateral
Setting Up the Path for Success
Project Title: Setting Up the Path for Success: Cross-Cutting Gender in a 360-Degree Risk Assessment for the TLFF Client: Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility (TLFF) Secretariat Students: Kiran Alwani, Emily Mann, Brady Fox, Raphael Roman, Bryan Taylor Faculty Lead: Paul Evans Fieldwork Location: Indonesia (Jakarta, Medan) Year: 2016-17 About the Project: Leveraging private finance for public good in Indonesia through an examination of how to successfully implement the TLFF given the organizational, environmental, political and social risks. The output of this project was a report for TLFF outlining the findings and identifying elements to consider as the TLFF continued to grow. Key Words: Gender, Governance, Climate Change