The North-South Institute
Encyclopedia
The North-South Institute (NSI) is a Canadian
research institute focused on international development.
The Institute's website says that it is "dedicated to eradicating global poverty and enhancing social justice through research which promotes international cooperation, democratic governance, and conflict prevention." It provides research and analysis on foreign policy and international development issues, which it makes available to policy-makers, educators, business, the media and the general public.
The North-South Institute was founded in 1976 and is based in Ottawa
, Canada. Parts of its research is funded by the Canadian government
NSI’s publication tools include books, briefing papers, conference reports, speeches and a biannual, bilingual magazine - Review/Revue.
The Canadian Development Report is The North-South Institute’s flagship annual publication. The CDR, which is published annually, includes topical essays on international development as well as a comprehensive statistical annex which provides a road-map of Canada’s relations with developing countries. Previous editions are available online.
The NSI also distributes press releases, event advisories, presentations, electronic books, and audio files through its website. A catalogue of publications is available online www.nsi-ins.ca.
Since 1994, NSI has been a member of the Halifax Initiative
, a coalition of Canadian
non-governmental organization
s for public interest work and education on international financial institutions
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
research institute focused on international development.
The Institute's website says that it is "dedicated to eradicating global poverty and enhancing social justice through research which promotes international cooperation, democratic governance, and conflict prevention." It provides research and analysis on foreign policy and international development issues, which it makes available to policy-makers, educators, business, the media and the general public.
The North-South Institute was founded in 1976 and is based in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada. Parts of its research is funded by the Canadian government
Communications and Publications
The Institute promotes public discussion by publishing and promoting research results, as well as by hosting and participating in seminars, workshops and conferences on leading development topics. NSI also provides information to the media and general public on a broad range of international issues.NSI’s publication tools include books, briefing papers, conference reports, speeches and a biannual, bilingual magazine - Review/Revue.
The Canadian Development Report is The North-South Institute’s flagship annual publication. The CDR, which is published annually, includes topical essays on international development as well as a comprehensive statistical annex which provides a road-map of Canada’s relations with developing countries. Previous editions are available online.
The NSI also distributes press releases, event advisories, presentations, electronic books, and audio files through its website. A catalogue of publications is available online www.nsi-ins.ca.
Since 1994, NSI has been a member of the Halifax Initiative
Halifax Initiative
The Halifax Initiative is a coalition of Canadian non-governmental organizations for public interest work and education on international financial institutions....
, a coalition of Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
s for public interest work and education on international financial institutions
International financial institutions
International financial institutions are financial institutions that have been established by more than one country, and hence are subjects of international law. Their owners or shareholders are generally national governments, although other international institutions and other organisations...
.