Sentences with phrase «of policy advocacy»

As one of the authors of its 2007 Fourth Assessment Report, I can testify that IPCC scrupulously avoided all forms of policy advocacy.

You'd be aware of how the Australian Geological Society struggled for years with a statement of policy advocacy on climate change.

Some scientists are opposed to any scientist doing any form of policy advocacy.

As I acknowledged earlier, expanding charter schools or other choice mechanisms certainly takes a lot of policy advocacy to get off the ground, often in the face of brutal political attacks.

The Attorney General's funding will make a significant difference for the programs that receive it,» Kristin Brown Lilley, Director of Policy Advocacy for Empire Justice Center said.

Not exact matches

A pro tip for public policy advocacy groups: If you're looking for attention, it helps if your problem appears massively huge and your solution impossibly cheap — preferably less than a cup of coffee a week.

The National Association of Manufacturers and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBEC), in partnership with the International Franchise Association and Women Impacting Public Policy, recently launched a coalition and advocacy campaign called Rethink Red Tape.

The Hood Incubator derives from a bold idea: build political and economic power for people of color in the legal marijuana industry through community organizing, policy advocacy, and economic development.

Coin Center, a non-profit research and advocacy organization in Washington, has met with members of Congress and their staff about the bill to argue that while the policy goals make sense, the language as drafted isn't needed, said Peter Van Valkenburgh, director of research.

«Our biggest concerns are reduced access to advice for the lower end of the investor spectrum and higher costs for individuals,» said Andy Blocker, executive vice president of public policy and advocacy at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

«The advocacy community has suggested that DEA's statement that they would decide on the Gregoire - Chafee rescheduling petition this summer is a sign that they are moving toward reforming policy with regard to marijuana,» Hudak told Business Insider, referring to a 2011 petition from Govs. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island and Christine Gregoire of Washington state.

Travelers also say that they are often confused during the booking process, according to Anna Laitin, director of financial policy for Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports.

«Their driver monitor system isn't as good as some other systems in terms of assuring that someone is paying attention,» said David Friedman, Director of Cars and Product Policy and Analysis for Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports.

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy, IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising.

When announcing the creation of his political advocacy group, Zuckerberg wrote a Washington Post op - ed, saying that technology leaders must band together to «advocate a bipartisan policy agenda to build the knowledge economy the United States needs to ensure more jobs, innovation and investment.»

Canadian Council of Chief Executives The Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) is a not - for - profit, non-partisan organization composed of the CEOs of Canada's leading enterprises engaged in an active program of public policy research, consultation and advocacy.

Conrad served on the board of the Social Investment Forum (SIF), and was chair of the steering committee for its Advocacy and Public Policy Program.

June 16, 2016 Comparing the administration of the Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program to the UK R&D tax credit program: Public Policy Advocacy validated

Whether testifying before Congress or assisting policymakers with research, Coin Center leads advocacy efforts in Washington to help regulators understand what's at stake when trying to create policies that will govern the future of online freedoms.

However, Andy Blocker, executive vice president of policy and advocacy at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, told ThinkAdvisor Friday that the memo «fails to address the potential impact» of DOL's redraft «on everyday investors, which has been our concern all along.»

Mr. Slusarchuk is a past TEDx speaker on the topic of capital markets, was a senior advisor at a top tier Canadian brokerage firm, and is a member of multiple mining industry advocacy associations in emerging markets, through which he has regularly advised various governments on the formation of mining policy.

It's based on my experience leading global enterprise social business and digital marketing programs for IBM, where I led my amazing team in establishing the technology giant's social media strategy including employee advocacy, social media listening and monitoring, influencer and brand engagement guidelines, social media governance, policy and measurement standards to a global workforce of over 400,000 employees.

«A new U.S. rule aimed at restoring consumers» ability to band together to sue financial companies has survived its first challenge, as a top banking regulator on Monday said he would not petition for it to be suspended... «The rule is a well thought - out response to the serious consumer harm of forced arbitration,» said Brian Marshall, policy counsel for advocacy group Americans for Financial Reform.»

But whether it's a taxpayer advocacy group, a policy institute, a coalition akin to the one now fighting proposed changes to private corporations, opposition Conservatives and New Democrats, or even a more tax - reduction friendly government such as Quebec, the idea of a $ 10,000 TFSA should be a positive rallying point for many reasons.

However, imposing taxes on products used daily by American consumers and job creators is not the way to achieve those ends,» said Myron Brilliant, executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce, an advocacy group that has long been opposed to Trump's trade policy.

If an opening arises, a member of our Public Policy and Advocacy Department will contact you.

ACA provides professional development, industry voice, public policy advocacy and an array of benefits and resources to its membership of nearly 200 angel groups and more than 8,000 individual accredited investors.

Advocacy: Influence and benefit from policy that informs three levels of government of the needs of gender diversity in leadership.

But even the expansion of rent controls to newer buildings, which has been welcomed by tenant groups, hasn't made finding an affordable rental easier, said Mary Todorow, research / policy analyst with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario.

In comparison, gun control advocates are motivated by more abstract notions of reducing gun violence — although, Goss noted, the victims of mass shootings and their families have begun putting a face on these policies by engaging more actively in advocacy work, which could make the gun control movement feel more relatable.

Adrienne Silnicki is the National Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Canadian Health Coalition (CHC), a non-profit organization that works to protect, improve and expand public health care in Canada.

said Katharina Kopp, director of policy for the Center for Digital Democracy, a privacy advocacy group.

Since 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has a rich history of actively engaging in public policy development and advocacy to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel.

At the direction of the board of directors and supported by management, the Policy Council is the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic princPolicy Council is the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's lead public policy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic princpolicy and advocacy vehicle, charged with ensuring our policy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic princpolicy development and advocacy adheres to the organization's mission and basic principles.

Whether it was the Board's strong advocacy for the Canada Line or the devolution of YVR, the hundreds of active volunteer Members on our policy committees proudly and actively help shape public policy at every level of government, every year.

Rachel Wolbers is the policy director at Engine, a nonprofit that supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through economic research, policy analysis and advocacy on local and national issues.

This May, First Things broke the news of Amnesty International's change of policy from neutrality to pro-abortion advocacy.

«There is a lot of fear about resettling Muslim refugees,» Jenny Yang, vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief, previously told CT. «There is fear about them becoming terrorists or implementing Shari'ah law.»

That's changing, says Jenny Yang, vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief, as more churches only want to help their fellow believers.

My criticism of Bread for the World is that its advocacy is captive to discredited welfare policies that have exacerbated the problem of «welfare dependency» and have had the unfortunate effect of discrediting concern for the poor in the minds of many Americans.

U.S. policy toward Latin America has fluctuated between open support of dictatorships and hostility toward movements of liberation, and advocacy of a «restricted democracy,» in which a limited amount of political space is allowed so long as it does not rock the boat too much internally and in the hemisphere.

As for the «narrow public witness» against which John Murdock rightly cautions, I really don't think «prioritizing» equals «ignoring,» such that to prioritize the defense of religious freedom and the right to life excludes other issues from the Church's social witness and public policy advocacy.

As of now (hours after the president's tweet), the official defense.gov website says, «Transgender Service members may serve openly, and they can no longer be discharged or otherwise separated from the military solely for being transgender individuals» and «This policy was crafted through a comprehensive and inclusive process that included the leadership of the Armed Services, medical and personnel experts across the Department, transgender Service members, outside medical experts, advocacy groups, and the RAND Corporation.»

Policy and Advocacy Officer for Israel and Palestine at Christian Aid, William Bell, told Premier's News Hour: «Some of the medical relief organisations that we support are able to get out, albeit in a pretty precarious situation and often under fire, to offer some immediate assistance.

Today, we look at how the resettlement process works, with the help of Jenny Yang, vice president of policy and advocacy at World Relief.

The Clinton State Department has been notoriously lax in pressing the question of religious persecution, especially where Christians are involved, and the resolution calls on the President to «expand and invigorate» this country's advocacy of religious freedom and to «initiate a thorough examination of all U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians.»

Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of LifeWay Research Rich Stearns, President of World Vision Stephan Bauman, President & CEO of World Relief Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church Frank Page, CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention Alton Garrison, Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Jamie Aten, Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute Sue Elworth, Vice President of Development, Marketing & Communications of the Willow Creek Association Paul Ericksen, Interim Executive Director of The Billy Graham Center for Evangelism Jenny Yang, Vice President of Advocacy & Policy of World Relief Amanda Bowman, Director of Church Mobilization of World Vision Micah Fries, Vice President of LifeWay Research

Prior to joining the Triangle Community Foundation, she was the Executive Director of El Pueblo, a Latino advocacy and public policy organization.

«We believe we represent a convergence of evangelical belief that care for [refugees] is a central part of our Christian faith,» said Jenny Yang, vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief.

Dr Matthew Rees, advocacy policy officer at Open Doors, said: «As many nations come together to take part in the Winter Olympics, let us not forget that every day over 300,000 Christians are denied the right to take part in the religious observance of their choice.