SPPGA 2019-2020 Annual Report
Learn more about the unique strengths and activities of UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in our 2019-2020 Annual Report.
Masculinities + WPS: Forward-Looking Strategies in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The Conjugal Slavery in War partnership has published a policy brief titled “Masculinities + WPS,” as part of the series, Forward-Looking Strategies in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War, an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War is an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights that traces the journey of two girls from Uganda – Evelyn Amony and Grace Acan – who were abducted and held captive for years by a rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army.
Mongolia: How Nalaikh’s Youth See Democracy
How do Mongolian youth view democracy? How does that impact youth civic engagement? An MPPGA student research team heads to Ulaanbaatar’s Nalaikh District and shares findings from their youth engagement study in The Diplomat.
UBC Ranks Seventh Globally in Impact: Times Higher Education
UBC placed first in Canada and seventh globally out of more than 850 participating institutions from 89 countries in the 2020 Times Higher Education subject rankings, which assesses universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about how SPPGA’s research connects to action on climate change and protecting our land and water environments.
Working Towards Change: MPPGA Alumni Confront the COVID-19 Crisis
MPPGA alumni are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with policies, recommendations, and actions in professional roles that span the public and private sectors, and non-governmental agencies. We heard from twelve alumni about what their current policy work entails and how is it impacting their organization and key stakeholders.
What Constitutes “Local”? Exploring How to Create Local Value from Mining in Rural Mongolia
In the remote areas, such as southwestern Mongolia, with very few local businesses, what constitutes “local” procurement? Now in its third year, this research partnership provides a unique opportunity to learn about effective approaches to public engagement when designing a mine. Stay tuned for details.
Why Chinese Asset Owners Should Act on Climate
Values, risks and fiduciary duties – Chinese asset owners have three reasons to act on climate change, says Bo Wang. Bo is an MPPGA alumnus and an associate at the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (China). Read his publication in China Dialogue.
Informing Public Knowledge, Practice & Research: The Community-UBC Refugee & Migration Working Group
The Community-UBC Refugee & Migration Working Group connects members from across sectors and agencies who work collectively to inform public knowledge, practice, and research. Learn more about their past and current work.
Can We Talk? Bridging Campus Divides Over Hong Kong
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; UBC History; IAR Director) and Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student Cassandra Jeffrey co-authored an article for The Conversation, highlighting the continued sociopolitical strain between China and Hong Kong that affects the Chinese diaspora in Canada.
What Constitutes “Good” Input To Mine Planning?
Dr. Jocelyn Fraser, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SPPGA and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Mr. Zorigtkhuu Bat-Erdene, MASc. Student, UBC and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Dr. Nadja Kunz, Assistant Professor, SPPGA and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Public participation in mineral resource development is a key to successful projects. Yet questions remain about the “best” approach to securing […]
SPPGA 2018-2019 Annual Report
Learn more about UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in our 2018-2019 Annual Report.
National Survey Results and Findings on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations
The results of a national survey on Canadian public attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations have been released by UBC. It is the fourth in a series conducted over the past two years intended to survey Canadian views on a wide range of issues.
SPPGA Professor Ramana Is Cited in the Recent World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2019
SPPGA Professor Ramana is a contributing author of the 2019 World Nuclear Industry Status Report, which gives a comprehensive overview of global nuclear power development and reflects on the nuclear industry’s capacity to meet IPCC temperature targets.
Capacity-Enhancing Fisheries Subsidies Must Be Disciplined, Research Says
A study titled Updated Estimates and Analysis of Global Fisheries Subsidies urgently underscores the need for the World Trade Organization to reach a meaningful agreement within 2019 – 2020.
China Choices: Recalibrating Engagement in a Turbulent Era—Canadian & Australian Views
Workshop co-chairs, SPPGA Professors Timothy Cheek and Paul Evans, released a report entitled, China Choices: Recalibrating Engagement in a Turbulent Era, Canadian and Australian Views.
Rapidly Changing Arctic Fisheries Potential Requires Comprehensive Management
UBC researchers Travis C. Tai, a post-doctoral researcher at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and Rashid Sumaila, professor at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, use an integrated modeling approach to estimate the potential of commercial fisheries across Canada’s Arctic in response to climate change.
2019 IAR Report
The 2019 IAR Report looks at the rich past and current activities of the Institute of Asian Research (IAR), as part of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. The report is intended to support UBC colleagues, new partners, and Canadians understand the opportunities and challenges of working together to leverage resources on Asia at UBC.
Innovation in Policy: How UBC is Influencing Global Affairs
Yves Tiberghien is the Founder and Co-Chair of the donor-funded Vision 20 Initiative that enables UBC students to impact the uppermost echelons of global political power, inspiring change at high profile events such as the Paris Peace Forum and the G20. Read more about this project.
New Brand of Politics
Students at the Institute for Future Legislators at Ryerson learn how to do politics in a bold, new way. The 2019 program was run by Ryerson’s Faculty of Arts in collaboration with University of British Columbia’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Transformative Memory Partnership: An International Network
Learn about an international exchange on transformative memory between artists, activists and academics in Gulu, Uganda, led by SPPGA Professor Erin Baines and GRSJ Professor Pilar Riaño Alcalá.
Professor Rashid Sumaila Receives CRC in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics
Professor Rashid Sumaila (IOF; SPPGA) has been awarded the Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics, Tier 1.
Professor Nadja Kunz Features in UBC Trek Story: Precious Resources
Assistant Professor Nadja Kunz, CRC in Mine Water Management and Stewardship, is featured in a new story in the UBC Trek magazine about sustainable development on Tahltan First Nation land.
Assistant Professor Nadja Kunz Receives Prestigious Title of Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship
Assistant Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA, Mining Engineering) has received the prestigious title of Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship at UBC. Learn more about her research.
Engaging Stakeholders to Support Sustainable Outcomes from Mining: New Models for Mine Design
UBC researchers from SPPGA and the Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering are investigating community engagement strategies to assess which approaches are most effective for enabling project stakeholders to provide input to mine planners as engineering design decisions are being made.
A Review of the Fate of Southern BC Coho Salmon
UBC MPPGA alumnus Raphael Roman co-authored the paper, “A review of the fate of southern British Columbia coho salmon over time,” with SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila and others.
VISION20 Fellows at the Berlin Global Solutions Summit
Three MPPGA students, Tommy Koh (MPPGA Y2), Denby McDonnell (MPPGA Y1), Samantha Coronel (MPPGA Y1) and Political Science student Jory Smallenberg (MA Y1), participated as fellows at the 3rd annual Berlin Global Solutions Summit. The Global Solutions Summit involved 1,600 participants from international research organizations, academia, and politics across 120 countries. It provided an important forum for discussion […]
Freeland Thanks U.S. Lawmakers for Support on Arrest of Huawei Executive
SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s 2019 report on Canadian perspectives on China was mentioned in the Globe and Mail.
Connecting Myanmar Researchers to Canadian Universities
UBC and Yangon University of Economics, Myanmar signed a memorandum of understanding that solidified their collaboration in support of evidence-based policy development in Myanmar. UBC was represented by SPPGA Professor Kai Ostwald at the signing.
Report of the Special Rapporteur: Issue of Human Rights Obligations relating to the Enjoyment of a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
SPPGA and IRES Professor David Boyd’s first report to the UN Human Rights Council is now available in English here and in the six official UN languages here. Air pollution is a global health crisis, causing an estimated seven million premature deaths every year, including more than 600,000 children. This is a clear violation of […]
Global Policy Project Field Experiences
The Global Policy Project (GP2) is a defining component of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) professional program at UBC as it provides opportunities for students to engage directly with policy makers and civil society on a real-world policy challenge. GP2 is completed in Year Two through a combination of design studio sessions and intensive stakeholder […]
Dispatch from the Field – Global Policy Project Team in Ghana
One of this year’s Global Policy Projects is underway in Ghana, where MPPGA students Adedoyin Luwaji, Ali Bajwa, John Ede, Simin Yook, and Ros Seibert have been working closely with their client, Free the Slaves (FTS), a global NGO and a pioneer in the modern anti-slavery movement.
Solving the Fundamental Problems of Nuclear Security and Energy
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana is the voice of expertise in issues surrounding nuclear energy and atomic weapons, but his research has informed the broader, fundamental problems of today—specifically, international security and energy supply.
Expertise, Labour and Mobility in Nepal’s Post-Conflict, Post-Disaster Reconstruction
As a part of her SSHRC-funded research, Sara Shneiderman recalls the devastation wreaked by Nepal’s earthquakes in 2015, and how the process of reconstruction is still ongoing 3 years after the disaster.
New CIRDI and UNDP Study Looks at the of Role of Governments in Conflicts Associated with Mining
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute and the United Nations Development Program published a study about the role of host governments in establishing appropriate regimes to achieve sustainable mineral development and to prevent destructive conflict.
New Narratives: 2018 VISION20-Brookings Blue Paper
MPPGA students Susanne Beilmann and Tommy Koh are co-authors of the recently published “New Narratives: 2018 VISION20-Brookings Blue Paper”. The paper discusses key disruptions to the current global order and offers bold new solutions to strengthen multilateralism and global cooperation, including urgent action by the G20. It builds on key insights and observations from the […]
Unlocking Value in the Early Mine Life Cycle
Report: Creating and Sharing Value with Communities in the Early Mine Life-Cycle: The Case Of Erdene Resource Development Corporation In Mongolia
Report Release: Child Tracing in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
SPPGA & the Women’s Advocacy Network in Uganda have released a report, “Child Tracing in post-conflict northern Uganda” and highlights from their advocacy trip to the UN.
Xinjiang Documentation Project
The Xinjiang Documentation Project, prepared by the Institute of Asian Research at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, is a multi-disciplinary research effort that collects, documents, interprets, and makes available the systemic human rights violations in Xinjiang. The Project aims to provide a reading guide about the developments, investigate and preserve the evidence, and […]
Insights from Navin Ramankutty
Navin Ramankutty, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability at the Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability, UBC, shares his insights on the University of British Columbia’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Program. There are numerous important issues today at the science-policy interface requiring […]
How to Conserve Half the Planet Without Going Hungry
This paper explores the possibility of giving 50% of the earth’s surface back to nature.
Mitacs Student Reflections
This past summer at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, several faculty members worked with two exemplary students through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship. Learn more about them and their research in their reflections below: Maria Kurando International Relations, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraine “I am a student of the International […]
Post Forum Report and Action Plan Addressing the Housing Needs of Refugees in B.C
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student Marzia Rizvi participated as a report intern for a Refugee Claimant Housing Forum held at MOSAIC in Vancouver on May 10, 2018. She assisted in formulating the post forum Report and Action Plan that addressed the urgent shelter and housing needs of refugee claimants in B.C.
Completion of a Collection of Research Materials on the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
The SSHRC Partnership Development Grant project, led by a team of global scholars including SPPGA Professors Sara Shneiderman and Philippe Le Billon, announced the completion of a research guide, ‘Reconstructing Nepal: The 2015 Earthquakes and their aftermath’.
Another chance to step up: Canada and the Nuclear Ban Treaty
President Donald Trump’s controversial remark after the G7 summit in Quebec signals a break in the strongly-tied Canadian and US relationship. Trump’s personal dig at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came about as a result of disagreements over tariffs. The altercation brings the two countries’ publicly amicable relationship into question. Have the US and Canada always […]
‘The High Seas, What’s at Stake?’ – Tackling Jurisdiction in International Waters
Professor Rashid Sumaila attended a conference which took place at the Oceanographic Institute in Paris, France. Sumaila took part as a guest speaker and addressed the social, environmental, and economic effects of high seas fishing internationally.
Jeff O’Brien Wins Darat al Funun Dissertation Fellowship
Liu Scholar and UBC PhD Candidate Jeff O’Brien has been awarded the Darat al Funun Dissertation Fellowship for Modern and Contemporary Arab Art for his research on ‘The Right to be Seen: Archiving Absence After Nakba in Palestine and Lebanon (1970-2016).’
Richard Kinley Speaks on UN Climate Change Policy
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs hosted former Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, Richard Kinley, at a time when national dialogue surrounding climate change policy is needed more than ever. The adoption of the Paris Agreement was hailed as a major step forward in international climate policy, and […]
UBC research team of The Institute of Asian Research helped to conduct a survey on Quebec residents
In anticipation for the results from recent NAFTA negotiations, results from a recent study have been released. A Research team from UBC, including the Institute of Asian Research’s Paul Evans, helped conduct a survey on the opinions of Quebec Resident’s and the growing relationship with China.
Public perceptions about climate change mitigation in BC’s forest sector
The successful implementation of forest management activities to achieve climate change mitigation in British Columbia will be strongly influenced by public support or opposition.
New Survey Finds Quebec Respondents Positive and Pragmatic about Relations with China
The Program on Emerging Issues in Sino-Canadian Relations has just released its second survey of Canadian attitudes.
The Liberal Government’s Push to Transform Vancouver into a Tech Hub
Taylor Owen was featured in an article in The Star to discuss the future of Vancouver with tech companies, following the opening of new Amazon offices in Vancouver.
Liu Debates – Governing Artificial Intelligence
The Liu Debates aims to provide space for critical, engaging conversations with informed participants at UBC by hosting frequent events on a topic of current policy interest. “Prediction is Very Difficult, Especially if it’s about the Future[1]”: Governing Artificial Intelligence Darra L. Hofman Ph.D. Candidate, School of Library, Archival, and Information Science On 6 April 2018, the […]
Landmark Project Brings to Light Crimes Against Humanity in African War Zones
Professor Erin Baines of the UBC School for Public Policy and Global Affairs contributed to the landmark study of crimes against humanity in the Conjugal Slavery in War partnership hosted by York University, engaging policy makers, scholars and practitioners to consider how men’s and women’s relationships are shaped by settings of coercion. UBC graduate students Ketty Anyeko (PhD candidate in […]
Workshop on Canada-China Relations and Peacekeeping Cooperation: An Interview with Professor Brian Job
China’s emerging role as a major player in UN Peacekeeping operations and Canada’s past experience and new plans for “smart contributions” to peace support operations provided the backdrop to a lively workshop in Beijing January 25th-26th, 2018.
MPPGA Alum Andrés Delgado-Ron Reflects on Creative Commons Summit
MPPGA alumnus Andrés Delgado-Ron shared his recent experiences presenting a talk on policy implementation for the commons at the Creative Commons Summit 2018.
Liu Fellow Mohamed Zayani Publishes Book on Digital Middle East
Liu Research Fellow and Georgetown Professor Mohamed Zayani has recently published a new book titled Digital Middle East: State and Society in the Information Age. Published by Oxford University Press and Hurst, the book sheds a critical light on ongoing changes that are deeply intertwined with the adoption of information and communication technologies in the Middle East and North […]
New Partnership between UBC’s Phil Lind Initiative and the World Economic Forum
The Global Liberal Order Under Threat The future of the liberal order hangs in the balance – but what comes next? Virtually everyone agrees that the global liberal order is in trouble. The rise of reactionary nationalism, protectionism and anti-globalization are undeniable. If current trends are any guide of what´s to come, the new world […]
MPPGA student Tommy Koh presented a paper at the Southeast Asian Studies Symposium
MPPGA student Tommy Koh presented a paper at the 7th Southeast Asian Studies Symposium held in Jakarta, Indonesia titled “Borders as Barriers: Sustained Policy Effects of Transient Efforts to Reclaim the Nation-State in Southeast Asia”.
Virtual Roundtable: Is Putting America First the Beginning of the End of the Global Trade Order?
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Mar 26, 2018 | Co-authored by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
MPPGA Global Policy Project 2016: Leveraging Private Finance for Public Good in Indonesia
In late 2017, a Global Policy Project team of MPPGA students travelled to Indonesia to work with the Secretariat of the Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility (S-TLFF) in the project “Leveraging Private Finance for Public Good in Indonesia”. A defining element of our MPPGA curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) provides the opportunity for teams of […]
Technical and social problems of nuclear waste
M.V. Ramana of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs recently contributed an article to WIREs: Energy and Environment.
MPPGA Alumni Contributions to The Canadian AI Ecosystem: A 2018 Profile
UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alumni have been working with Green Technology Asia for the last six months and recently completed a report titled “The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem: A 2018 Profile.” The report represents the most recently available snapshot of AI activity in Canada. The research included interviews and in depth […]
Summer Institute for Future Legislators 2018 – Apply Now
Have you ever thought about running for public office? Do you wonder what it would be like to serve as a legislator? If you have political aspirations, but want to know more about what being a legislator means and how to be effective in that role, you should apply to UBC’s Summer Institute for Future […]
Digital Threats to Democratic Elections
Researchers show how foreign actors use digital techniques to influence and undermine democratic elections Digital Threats to Democratic Elections Chris Tenove [1], Jordan Buffie [2], Spencer McKay [3], David Moscrop [4], Mark Warren [5], Maxwell A. Cameron [6], Department of Political Science, UBC January 18, 2018 Summary: Democracies around the world seem to be under […]
A Reminder from Hawaii
A Reminder from Hawaii Lauren Borja, M. V. Ramana January 17, 2018 Find the full article here. Summary: UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs’ M.V. Ramana and Lauren Borja contributed an article to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists about the recent missile false alarm in Hawaii. They outlined the potential dangers in having a […]
New Report on Digital Threats to Democracy
Researchers show how foreign actors use digital techniques to influence and undermine democratic elections Democracies around the world seem to be under digital attack. That concern is particularly acute during elections, and stories of hacked documents, foreign troll networks, and bot-driven misinformation campaigns have become increasingly common. The risks that foreign digital interference pose to […]
Fake news is still making headlines
Fake news is still making headlines: but we’re learning more about how online misinformation works Spencer McKay January 18, 2018 In our new report, Digital Threats to Democratic Elections, published by the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, we summarize academic research and investigative reporting on how foreign actors use ‘fake news’ and other […]
China Takes Up Global Leadership Role on Climate Change
Canadian Energy Research Institute | Nov-Dec, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Wenran Jiang
The Courage to Challenge the Nuclear World Order
The Courage to Challenge the Nuclear World Order M.V. Ramana and Zia Mian Economic and Political Weekly December 2nd, 2017 Find the full article here. Abstract: In July 2017, 122 countries adopted the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. To mark this historic achievement, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded […]
UBC Students Selected for Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
Six UBC students have been selected by the Liu Institute for Global Issues in the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs for the Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security. The award is funded by an endowment provided by the Simons Foundation and supports UBC students intending to undertake research on topics related to nuclear disarmament and […]
Apply Now to the 2018 UBC-Yale Fox International Fellowship Program
The Liu Institute for Global Issues at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs invites applications for the 2018 UBC-Yale Fox International Fellowship Program. Learn more about our UBC 2016-’17 Fox Fellows, Şule Yaylacı and Lily Ivanova on our website and our 2017-’18 Fox Fellow, Kaleigh Sara Heard, on the Yale website. Background: The Fox International Fellows Program […]
Interview with Dr. Carolina A. Navarrete
The Liu Institute for Global Issues interviewed Dr. Carolina A. Navarrete, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Latin American Studies program at UBC to learn more about her new book. What’s the title of your book and what is it about? My book is titled: “Las afecciones de la carta: Sujeto doliente y resistencia en la escritura […]
On the Sidelines of a Nuclear Crisis
Canada-Asia Agenda: Rocketman vs. Dotard? Read former MPPGA Graduate Director and APF senior fellow Brian Job’s research on the sidelines of the nuclear crisis.
MPPGA alumnus Andrés Delgado authored the Ecuador Internet Freedom Report
MPPGA alumnus Andrés Delgado authored the Ecuador Internet Freedorm Report by Freedom House. Findings show that Ecuador’s internet freedom declined in the midst of frequent attacks against government critics online, including progovernment trolling, cyberattacks, legal and physical threats.
Dr. Kristi Kenyon Selected for Prestigious Research Appointment and Releases New Book
Dr. Kristi Kenyon, Liu Scholar Alumna and Assistant Professor at the University of Winnipeg, has been selected by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) as a 2017 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. This designation includes $100,000 of research support and admission into CIFAR’s Successful Societies Program. Her research involves the “intersection of political science, public health, development, human […]
Igniting Youth to Shape Canada’s Role in the World: Highlights
Last Saturday, the Liu Institute hosted World Vision’s “Igniting Youth to Shape Canada’s Role in the World” event. Youth from many different backgrounds and nationalities participated in a discussion about peacekeeping with Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. “Thank you ubcpolisci, liuinstituteubc and worldvisioncan for the excellent discussion yesterday on peacekeeping. #peaceconf17” —Harjit Sajjan Topics discussed revolved around […]
Study by Prof. Paul Evans finds that Canadians want deeper economic connections with China
MPPGA professors Paul Evans and Xiaojun Li designed a survey that asked 1,519 Canadians about their views on trade and investment issues, policy priorities, human rights in China, and factors that shape views of China, among other topics.
Southeast Asia in an Evolving Global Landscape: Prospects for an Integrated Region and Implications for Canada.
Southeast Asia in an Evolving Global Landscape: Prospects for an Integrated Region and Implications for Canada. Canada has signalled its intention to comprehensively re-engage the Asia-Pacific region and reclaim its own position as a Pacific nation. Southeast Asia is a vital part of this strategy. As Canada and ASEAN celebrate 40 years of dialogue partnership, […]
Policy School Launch Event Highlights
We celebrated the launch of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs on September 14, 2017 while exploring issues of local, national and global concern with faculty, students, alumni, staff, policy makers, politicians, employers, donors, and other distinguished guests. Our event began with a Musqueam traditional acknowledgment from Elder Larry Grant, remarks from […]
A new normal? The changing future of nuclear energy in China
A new normal? The changing future of nuclear energy in China M.V. Ramana and Amy King Learning from Fukushima 2017 Find the full downloadable eBook here, and find Ramana’s chapter here. Abstract: In recent years, China has reduced its goal for expanding nuclear power capacity, from a target of 70 gigawatts (GW) by 2020 issued […]
MPPGA Student Reagan Rockzsfforde Reflects on Research Work Advancing Vancouver’s Sustainability Goals
Second year MPPGA student Reagan Rockzsfforde’s summer work focused on evaluating a program in Metro Vancouver that aims to reduce driving and improve fuel efficiency within the region’s 21 municipalities.
M.V. Ramana contributed to the latest World Nuclear Industry Status Report
The report is produced by an international group of energy analysts who study the nuclear industry in multiple countries, and offers an overview of nuclear power around the world, including information on operation, production and construction, as well as plans by countries to build new nuclear plants. The report also includes an update on the […]
IAR faculty member Dr. Sara Shneiderman receives SSHRC award to study Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction
IAR faculty member Sara Shneiderman has been awarded a three-year Partnership Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to assemble an international network of scholars, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations that are currently engaged with Nepal’s reconstruction after its devastating 2015 earthquakes.
Migrant Labourers in Delhi: Insights from MPPGA Students
Sarah Froese and Farah Kashaf, two students in the UBC MPPGA program, collaborated with Science Po students in Paris in order to search for ways to improve the lives of migrant workers in Delhi, India.
Citizen, Gender and Statelessness in Nepal: Before and After the 2015 Constitution
Discover Society | Sep 5, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Sara Shneiderman and Subin Mulmi
Politician Family Networks and Electoral Outcomes: Evidence from the Philippines
A recently published paper in the American Economic Association, co-authored by MPPGA Professor Cesi Cruz, analyzes the impact of politician social networks on the electoral outcome. This analysis provides evidence that supports the theory of political intermediation, and that these family networks exercise an effect independent of wealth, historical elite status, or past electoral success.
Canada 150: UBC is a Place of Mind for Politics
With the launch of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), The Ubyssey explores the historical role that UBC has played in Canadian politics and delves into the exciting future that lies ahead in their recent article. Tying together reflections from Maxwell Cameron, Professor and Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, […]
Liu Fellow Mohamed Zayani Delivers Keynote Address at LSE
Mohamed Zayani, Visiting Fellow at the Liu Institute for Global Issues and Professor of Critical Theory at Georgetown University, delivered the keynote address at the Personalized Media and Participatory Culture Conference, which was held at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on June 29-30, 2017. His lecture discussed the intricate relationship between politics, communication, and […]
Vision20 Policy Brief Published by the Think20
The Vision20 Working Group’s policy brief has been published by the Think20: “Empower, Include, and Inspire: G20 Public Leadership to Advance Responsibility, Resilience and Sustainability for a Fair Global Economy.”
Old Plans, Ongoing Handouts, New Spin: Deciphering the Nuclear Construction Announcement
Old Plans, Ongoing Handouts, New Spin: Deciphering the Nuclear Construction Announcement M. V. Ramana and Suvrat Raju Economic and Political Weekly June 15, 2017 Find the full article here. Abstract: Last month, the union cabinet of India announced their approval for the construction of 10 additional 700 megawatt (MW) pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs). The official […]
The ASEAN Advantage: Exploring Canada’s Trade Potential
MPPGA students Kiran Alwani, Corrin Bulmer, Zameena Dadani, and Emily Mann contributed to this economic report in anticipation of a Canada and ASEAN joint study on the feasibility of a free trade agreement.
Vision20 Report 2017 Release
Empower, Include, and Inspire: G20 Public Leadership to Advance Responsibility, Resilience and Sustainability for a Fair Global Economy A Vision Brief for the German G20 Presidency in 2017 Views from Vision 20 2017: V20 Workshop on “Opportunities and Risks of Globalization” Released: April 30, 2017 The Vision 20 Working Group – 2017: Contact: yves.tiberghien@ubc.ca Alan Alexandroff, […]
Report: Nuclear Power and Small Modular Reactors in Indonesia
M. V. Ramana with the Liu Institute for Global Issues and his collaborators from the Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics, the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability, and Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security have published a report which surveys and synthesizes the historical and contemporary factors affecting nuclear power in Indonesia.
Shared Water, Shared Responsibility, Shared Approach: Water in the Mining Sector
The report on “Shared Water, Shared Responsibility, Shared Action: Water in the Mining Sector”, jointly published by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM), emphasizes the importance of mining companies adopting a collaborative approach to addressing water issues in the mining sector. There is a heavy emphasis on IFC’s […]
Panel Discussion on Asylum Seekers in Canada & Border Crossings
Miss our panel discussion on asylum seekers in Canada, with a focus on border crossings? Watch the recording. Representatives from Kinbrace, Journey Home Community Association, Settlement Orientation Services (SOS), and MOSAIC joined us at the Liu Institute for Global Issues for an engaging discussion. The panelists included: Loren Balisky, Executive Director of Kinbrace James Grunau, Executive Director […]
Video: UBC WUSC Local Committee
The Liu Institute for Global Issues’ video series, Seeking Refuge, focuses on different aspects of the refugee crisis we are witnessing in today’s world. This video is part 4 of the series and presents perspectives from three UBC students, Sarah, Clement and Kuol – each of whom came to Canada from a different corner of the […]
Liu Debates – “Should we label GMO foods?”
The Liu Debates aims to provide space for critical, engaging conversations with informed participants at UBC by hosting frequent events on a topic of current policy interest. “Should we label GMO foods?” That was the question posed to attendees of the “Liu Debates” held on March 2, 2017. The panelists – who come from diverse backgrounds […]
APF Canada and Partners Launch Canada’s First China Research Web Portal
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and partners have launched the China Research Partnership, Canada’s premier web portal featuring Canadian research, expertise, news, activities and other resources on China.
Lind Initiative 2017 – Robert Reich on the Rise of the Anti-Establishment
Watch Professor Robert Reich of UC Berkeley, a former US Labor Secretary and prolific author, deliver his 2017 Lind Initiative in U.S. Studies lecture on the Rise of the Anti-Establishment under the theme of The Trump Impact: Change, challenges, responses. Dawna Friesen, Anchor and Executive Editor of Global National, interviewed Prof. Reich and moderated the conversation […]