Events

Enthusiasm for free trade is based upon the economic theory of comparative advantage. How well does this theory relate to the modern world? And how does the typical template of a free trade agreement, such as NAFTA, align with sustainability-oriented objectives of conserving resources, reducing pollution, and promoting more public goods? Learn about answers to […]

This is a two-day course that combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy. This course is adapted from a longer training program, which has successfully trained professionals in the fields of biological conservation, public

There is a growing trend towards people-centred campaigns, enhanced by technology and data. Engagement Organizing represents a shift away from expert-driven, direct mail groups toward a model that focuses on nimble, data-driven, learning organizations that place relationship building and mobilization of supporters at the heart of their work. The goal of the workshop will be

Globally, more than 130 million girls are not attending primary or secondary school. During times of crisis and displacement, the situation worsens; refugee girls at the secondary level are only half as likely to enroll as refugee boys. Globally, only 1% of refugees have access to higher education. Join World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC)

How’s Canada doing when it comes to kids? David Morley, CM, will share new insights from UNICEF’s research and discuss areas where Canada is performing well, where we’re falling behind, and where we must turn our attention to cultivate better, more equitable outcomes for children and youth. CBC’s Reshmi Nair will moderate a Q&A. Advance

The training program consists of workshops that will build ENGO capacity by increasing knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and their role in supporting a green economy. The training takes a case-based approach to address key economic concepts, their assumptions, key measures and gaps, and their strengths and limitations. • October 3, 2018 – Assessing

With funding from the Government of Canada, OCIC is conducting a series of consultations and Strategy Labs to increase participation of diverse communities and stakeholders in the development of Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy. Join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) for a collaborative 3-hr Strategy Lab on April 11 to help shape Canada’s

OCIC Strat Plan 2018+ Online Member Dialogue Join us for the third of a three part series of OCIC Strat Plan 2018+ Member Dialogues, as an opportunity to review and discuss our proposed new strategic priorities and Theory of Change, and to share innovative ideas and insights on how best to realize them in the

Do you or your staff know how to organize a workshop so that every voice is heard and that address key evaluation topics in less than 3 hours? Can you engage clients in a meaningful, participatory process? If you answered no or are unsure, it’s time to update your skills and/or that of your staff

Join us for “Women’s Economic Empowerment: What We Measure and Why It Matters,” taking place on 17 April 2019 from 1:00-3:00pm at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), located at 150 Kent St. in Ottawa. This 2-hour seminar will discuss state of the art research on measurement of women’s economic empowerment. A diverse panel of