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World Refugee Council: Greater Political Accountability Necessary to Reform Refugee System

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Traditional Cultural Expressions: Laying Blocks for an International Agreement

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VIDEO: Data Rules in Modern Trade Agreements

Michael Geist explains why data localization and data transfers are important for both privacy and security, and why a policy balance must be struck with the free flow of data.
Michael Geist on data rules in modern trade agreements

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19 Apr

Intellectual Property and the New Industrial Revolution: 3D Printing, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing

Thursday April 19, 2018 - 11:30 AM
CIGI Campus - Multipurpose Room A120, Waterloo, Canada
20 Apr

Reshaping Trade Through Women's Economic Empowerment

Friday April 20, 2018 - 9:00 AM
World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
24 Apr

The Fate of Humans in a New Geological Age: Beginning to Think About the Anthropocene

Tuesday April 24, 2018 - 7:00 PM
CIGI Campus Auditorium, Waterloo, Canada

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What Money Can't Buy

In six original episodes over six weeks, the Institute for New Economic Thinking explores what kind of society we truly are, and begins to define what kind of society we hope to be. 

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150 Years of Canadian Foreign Policy

On July 1, Canada celebrates 150 years of nationhood. How has Canada's foreign policy changed over time?

 

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Zimbabwe: Of protests, prayer and legacy
Zimbabwe: Of protests, prayer and legacy

The Africa Portal

The Africa Portal is a research repository and an expert analysis hub on African affairs.

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Balsillie School of International Affairs

The Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) is an institute for advanced research, education, and outreach in the fields of global governance and international public policy.

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