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No matter what your public policy needs may be - research, analysis, report writing - or the type of issue - national security, international trade, information technology policy - Strategic Policy Concepts most likely has past experience. Search for examples of the kind of project you need fulfilled below. Past Strategic Policy Concepts projects are categorized by topic below. (All documents were authored by David Rice, unless otherwise noted.)
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security
U.S. Domestic Policy and Politics
Special Series of Analyses on the 2004 US Presidential Campaign
International Security, Economics and Trade
Public Governance
Information Technology Policy
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security
U.S. Domestic and Economic Policy and Politics
International Economics and Trade
International Security and Terrorism
International Affairs
Information Technology and International Development
Country Reports
Global Reports
Program Development
Nonprofit Consulting
Strategic Planning
Public Policy Consulting
Failing Grades: America's Security Three Years After 9/11
Center for American Progress, Washington, D.C. (www.americanprogress.org)
Published September 9, 2004
Summary: A unique, comprehensive assessment of and report card on U.S. policy choices to combat terrorism and mount a homeland defense that have been made since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
US Hegemony and Erosion of Global Goodwill: Reforming US Public Diplomacy
Unpublished manuscript
June 2004
Summary: The U.S. war on terrorism and the war in Iraq has resulted in an unwelcoming global community, and U.S. government efforts to change the perception of American policy abroad has done little to do so. The paper is a proposal for a change in direction for U.S. public diplomacy.
Global Terrorism Index 2003/4 (co-authored with Guy Dunn, et al.)
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 2003
Summary: An assessment of the risk of terrorism in 186 countries, and against those countries' interests abroad, in the coming 12 months.
International Agricultural Trade Reform: Recommendations for the Doha Round
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
February 4, 2002
Summary: A set of recommendations agreed upon by the World Economic Forum's Agricultural Trade Task Force - a group comprised of multinational corporations, international organizations, government officials, and international non-governmental advocacy groups - to reform the international agricultural trade system. The recommendations are backed by a comprehensive research paper. (The recommendations and paper were used by the United Nations' 2002 World Food Summit, which can be viewed on their website by clicking here
New Prime Minister to Make his Mark on Canada
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 18, 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the impact newly-elected Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin will have on the business and investment climate in the country.
East Asia Economic Summit 2002 - Asia Agenda Monitor (editor)
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
October 2002
Summary: A report on the World Economic Forum's 2002 international affairs summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The report covers all of the key issues facing East Asia and forecasts how the issues will influence the regional business climate in the short and medium term.
Global Corporate Governance Issues
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
September 2001
Summary: An analysis of the global corporate governance trends following the corporate scandals in the U.S. during 2001 and 2002 on behalf of the World Economic Forum.
Training for Municipal Government in Latin America - Research Report
International City/County Management Association, Washington, D.C. (www.icma.org)
August 2001
Summary: Research report on training programs utilized by local and regional government throughout Latin America for the International City/County Management Association, funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
E-Learning Providers in Latin America and the U.S. - Research Report
International City/County Management Association, Washington, D.C. (www.icma.org)
August 2001
Summary: Research report on providers of e-learning programs targeted to government agencies throughout Latin America for the International City/County Management Association, funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
Bioinformatics: How Information Technology is Transforming Healthcare - An Agenda for the World Economic Forum
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
September 2001
Summary: An analysis of the emerging bioinformatics industry including business trends and policy challenges in the context of developing an agenda for the World Economic Forum.
Information Technology Trade Associations in Washington, D.C. - Research Report
Professor David Hard, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
January 2001
Summary: Research report for Professor Hart's investigative work on the influence of trade associations in the making of federal policy governing the information technology industry.
Information Technology Trade Associations Testimony - Research Report
Professor David Hard, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
November 2000
Summary: Research report on official public testimony provided by IT trade associations before Congress for Professor Hart's investigative work on the influence of trade associations in the making of federal policy governing the information technology industry.
Broadband Internet Access: Market Solutions vs. Government Intervention
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
December 2000
Summary: A presentation outlining the policy challenges as a result of the various modes and ownership of and regulations governing broadband internet access as well as recommendations to solve the impasse.
Tales from the Telecosm
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
December 2000
Summary: A presentation on the policy challenges inhibiting the wider development of fiber optic internet connectivity.
The Future of Fiber
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
December 2000
Summary: A presentation on the policy challenges inhibiting the wider development of fiber optic internet connectivity.
Challenges to E-Government at the State Level
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
November 2000
Summary: A presentation on the management challenges confronting state governments as they attempt to implement e-government initiatives.
ICT Solutions to Corruption in Developing Economies
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
December 2000
Summary: A paper on the ways in which governments in developing economies can use information communications technologies to increase transparency and accountability as a way to combat public corruption.
Networked Readiness Assessment for Boston, Massachusetts
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
December 2000
Summary: An assessment of the City of Boston's preparedness to fully utilize the information superhighway and leverage the internet for economic development and increasing the efficiency of public agencies.
Institutions of US Leadership in Crisis: A Challenge of Presidential Proportions (unpublished manuscript)
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
December 1999
Summary: The 2004 U.S. Presidential election is examined in-depth in the context of the crisis of confidence facing the six leader groups in the U.S.
US Elections 2004: Choosing a Leader in a Time of Crisis
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
Summary: Special, extensive coverage and in-depth analysis of the 2004 election campaigns in the US divided into five different series: 1) Major candidate profiles, of which there are five; 2) key US House races; 3) US Senate races; 4) and 5) domestic and foreign policy issues influencing the election.
US Elections 2004: General Wesley Clark Invades Presidential Campaign with Centrist Democratic Message
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
October 6, 2003
Summary: The campaign of Democratic primary hopeful General Wesley Clark is examined in detail and in the context of the other candidates and the general election against President Bush.
US Elections 2004: Liberal Howard Dean Thrives on Novelty
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 8, 2003
Summary: The campaign of Democratic primary hopeful Governor Howard Dean is examined in detail and in the context of the other candidates and the general election against President Bush.
US Elections 2004: Conservative Democrat Lieberman Leads in National Polls, But Popularity is Slipping
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 1, 203
Summary: The campaign of Democratic primary hopeful Senator Joseph Lieberman is examined in detail and in the context of the other candidates and the general election against President Bush.
US Elections 2004: Centrist Democrat Kerry Leading the Field as Veteran and Statesman
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 17, 2003
Summary: The campaign of Democratic primary hopeful Senator John Kerry is examined in detail and in the context of the other candidates and the general election against President Bush.
US Elections 2004: Democrat Contender Dick Gephardt Enjoys Deep Labour Support, but Lacks Broad Appeal
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 14, 2003
Summary: The campaign of Democratic primary hopeful Governor Howard Dean is examined in detail and in the context of the other candidates and the general election against President Bush.
US Elections 2004: Candidate Dean's Insurgent Campaign Dominates Democratic Primary Race
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 19, 2003
Summary: An update on the Democratic primary races and where the candidates stand just prior to the first contest in New Hampshire.
US Federal Agencies Create Master 'Watch List' of Terrorists
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 19, 2003
Summary: Establishment of a single, common watch list of suspected terrorists and the national security implications analyzed.
Report on 11 September Terrorist Attacks Opens Old Wounds
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 25, 2003
Summary: The investigative report by the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee into the terrorist attacks of September 11th raises new fears and reopens political criticisms of the government.
US President's Visit to UK Intends to Build Bridges, But May Build Walls Instead
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
November 21, 2003
Summary: The Bush administration's strained relations with European allies including the United Kingdom are not alleviated by a President Bush trip to the U.K.
International Coalition Establishes 'Proliferation Security Initiative', to Disrupt Illegal Arms Trade
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 11, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the U.S.-led Proliferation Security Initiative created to disrupt the illegal trade of weapons of mass destruction and related materials and technologies.
Downing of US Helicopter in Iraq Could be Turning Point for Bush Administration
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
November 4, 2003
Summary: An in-depth analysis of the political implications for President Bush and the future of the U.S. occupation following the dramatic downing of a U.S. military helicopter in Iraq and the subsequent death of more than a dozen soldiers.
New Fears of Airborne Terrorism as Foreign Flights into the US are Cancelled and Delayed
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
January 5, 2004
Summary: In spite of heightened airline security following 9/11, several flights from the U.K. bound for the U.S. were cancelled due to renewed fears over terrorism. The result of the resurgence of this threat is examined.
New Transport Security Rules in the US will Adversely Impact Supply Chains
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 1, 2003
Summary: The impact of the new Department of Homeland Security's rules governing the transportation of goods and the strains it will place on supply chains is analyzed.
Second Anniversary of 11 September Attacks Reveals Dichotomy of US Sentiments
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 11, 2003
Summary: U.S. society is analyzed two years after 9/11, revealing a deep divide between Americans over the war on terrorism, Iraq, and the U.S.' role in the world.
US President's Political Problems Growing as CIA Calls for Investigation of the White House
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 30, 2003
Summary: The political problems facing President Bush are examined in light of the revelations that the identity of an undercover CIA operative was made public.
New York Stock Exchange Battles to Rescue Reputation
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 22, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the crisis of confidence confronting the New York Stock Exchange following revelations of the exorbitant compensation of its former chief executive.
Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Impacts on Corporate America
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
June 30, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the political implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action as well as the impact on business practices and regulation.
Fears over Mad Cow Disease in US Shut Down Foreign Markets
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 30, 2003
Summary: The economic impact of discovering mad cow disease in the U.S. is examined with special emphasis on the U.S. ban on Canadian beef under the same circumstances.
Freddie Mac Scandal Latest to Plague Corporate America
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
June 12, 2003
Summary: The controversy involving the federally-chartered mortgage lender Freddie Mac and the political and economic implications are carefully analyzed.
California's Governor Schwarzenegger: Lights, Camera...Gridlock
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
October 28, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the political climate in California following the election of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Espionage Probe at US Terrorist Detention Camp in Cuba Widens and Deepens
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 25, 2003
Summary: Following the public disclosure of an espionage ring at the military detention camp in Guantonomo Bay, the political implications are examined.
SEC Poised to Issue New Governance Standards for US Corporations
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
October 15, 2003
Summary: An overview of the new corporate governance regulations governing the New York and NASDAQ stock exchanges proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What in the world is going on in California?
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 8, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the California recall election.
President Unveils Six-Point Plan to Revitalize the US Economy
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
September 5, 2003
Summary: An analysis of President Bush's economic reform proposal.
US President Keeping Distance from the Middle East Peace Process
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
June 17, 2003
Summary: An analysis of President Bush's role in the Middle East process.
US Widens GSP Import Bands to Developing Economies
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 2, 2003
Summary: The economic and trade implications of the U.S. decision to widen the Generalized System of Preferences regime.
The War in Iraq and Prospects for U.S. Economic Growth
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
May 2003
Summary: Essay on the U.S.-led war in Iraq and the economic implications.
Key Rebel Leader in Solomon Islands Surrenders to Multinational Intervention Force
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 14, 2003
Summary: The arrest of a key militant in the Solomon Islands marks the beginning of the restoration of law and order in the country following months of civil strife and unrest.
G8 Report Criticizes Multinational Efforts to Halt Nuclear Proliferation
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
June 17, 2003
Summary: A review of the "Strengthening the Global Partnership" project's critical report of the G-8's lack of action on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons technology to rogue states and terrorist groups.
Al-Qaeda Issues Specific Threats, Revealing Strategy to Dismantle International Coalition
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
November 18, 2003
Summary: An assessment of the insurgency in Iraq and the role of al-Qaeda including an analysis of their strategy to fracture the international coalition occupying the country through targeted attacks.
Multinational Intervention Force to Arrive in Embattled Solomon Islands Tomorrow
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 23, 2003
Summary: After years of violence and lawlessness, the Australian military leads a multinational invasion force to the Solomon Islands to restore order and bring militants to justice.
Canadian Officials Claim Arrested Suspects Are Al-Qaeda Head's Agents
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 28, 2003
Summary: After a terrorist cell is uncovered in Canada, the national security climate is analyzed in detail.
New Opposition Leader in Australia Represents Novel Strategy Using Old Tactics
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 4, 2004
Summary: The political strategy of the new leader of Australia's opposition party is examined in detail.
Reformed Legal System in New Zealand will Adversely Impact Business
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
October 20, 2003
Summary: New Zealand abolished its connection to the British Privy Council as the highest court of appeal. The implications for business are analyzed in detail.
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Threatens to Default on Foreign Loans
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 3, 2003
Summary: The economic implications of a default on international loans is examined.
Unrest Possible as Supreme Court Orders Multi-Party Cabinet in Fiji
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
July 21, 2003
Summary: The political, economic, and social implications of the court decision following a coup in Fiji are examined in depth.
Challenges Facing the US and Canada: Leadership is Key
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
November 26, 2003
Summary: Following the election of Paul Martin to the position of Prime Minister of Canada, the parallels between Martin, President Bush and the issues facing each leader are examined.
Prime Minister of Australia Makes National Security Cornerstone of Re-Election Campaign
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 23, 2003
Summary: A review of Australian Prime Minister John Howard's re-election strategy as well as his administration's policies on national security.
One Year After the Bali Bombing, Are Australians Safer?
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
October 13, 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of Australia's national security posture one year after suffering the most deadly terrorist attack ever carried out against its citizens.
Supreme Court of Canada Endorses Landmark 'Polluter Pays' Law
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
November 7, 2003
Summary: An analysis of the business implications as a result of the newly-enacted anti-pollution law in Canada.
Workshop on Bridging Asia's Digital Divide
Harvard Project Asian and International Affairs, Cambridge, MA (www.hpair.org)
August 2001
Summary: Overview of a workshop on Asia's digital divide for an international conference on Asia's social and economic development.
Asia's Digital Divide - Identifying Barriers to ICT Development
Harvard Project Asian and International Affairs, Cambridge, MA (www.hpair.org)
August 2001
Summary: Presentation on Asia's digital divide and ideas for overcoming it.
Asia's Digital Divide - Digital Divide Workshop Overview
Harvard Project Asian and International Affairs, Cambridge, MA (www.hpair.org)
August 2001
Summary: Session-by-session overview of a workshop on Asia's digital divide for an international conference on Asia's social and economic development.
Asia's Widening Technology Gap - Building A Bridge to Social and Economic Prosperity
Harvard Project Asian and International Affairs, Cambridge, MA (www.hpair.org)
August 2001
Summary: A comprehensive briefing paper in preparation for the HPAIR Conference workshop on Asia's digital divide.
E-Government: Pathway to a Networked Society in Developing Nations (unpublished essay)
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
May 2003
Summary: Theory as to how e-government can help developing countries make a speedier, more effective transition to a more developed economy.
Mission 2010: A Networked Arab Society - Summary of Recommendations
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
November 2002
Summary: Summary of recommended policy changes to develop the internet throughout the Arab World.
Samoa - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Papua New Guinea - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
New Zealand - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Fiji - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
East Timor - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Canada - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
United States - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Brunei - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Australia - Country Report
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
December 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the overall business and investment climate in Samoa including the political, economic, legal, tax, operational, and security environment.
Annual Report on Globalization Proposal (presentation)
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
November 2002
Summary: A proposal for a report to track trends in globalization on an annual basis.
Annual Report on Globalization Proposal (report)
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
November 2002
Summary: A proposal for a report to track trends in globalization on an annual basis.
Geopolitical Outlook, 2003
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
December 2002
Summary: An overview of the geopolitical trends that will influence the global investment climate over the coming year.
Global Threat Analysis
World Markets Research Centre, London, U.K. (www.wmrc.com)
August 2003
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of geopolitical climate with particular emphasis on the influence of terrorism and armed conflict on the international investment climate.
Global Trends 2002-2003
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
December 2002
Summary: An overview of the major global issues influencing national and international-level policy across sectors.
Political Risks 2001 - 2002
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
December 2001
Summary: A short overview of the s facing multinational firms in 2001 - 2002
Zuckerman Fellows at Harvard University - Consulting Report
Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (www.ksg.harvard.edu)
April 2003
Summary: A consultative report on how the Center for Public Leadership can create a new, unique fellowship at Harvard University to facilitate the development of young public leaders from around the world.
Global Agenda Atelier Development Proposal
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
April 2002
Summary: A strategy to reorient and improve the geopolitical research department of the organization.
The Davos Consensus Proposal
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
February 2003
Summary: A strategy for reforming the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos in order to make it more action-oriented.
Vermont High-Tech Association Development Plan
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
May 2000
Summary: Overview of the development of a new trade association in Vermont representing the high-tech industry.
Vermont-Honduras Rotary Partnership - Vermont Rotarian's Report on the Mission to Honduras
Rotary International, District 7850
June 1999
Summary: A report on the humanitarian mission to Honduras following the devastation of hurricane Mitch.
Advocacy, Lobbying and Public Policy for Effective Nonprofit Management
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
December 1999
Summary: Workshop on nonprofit political advocacy for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management Conference.
Nonprofits' Use of the Media in the Influence of Public Policy: Is there a correlation between exposure in the media and positive results?
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
November 1999
Summary: Summary of a research paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action in November 1999.
Nonprofits' Use of the Media in the Influence of Public Policy
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
November 1999
Summary: Presentation of the research paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action.
Lobbying Case Series - Nonprofit/Government Relations
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
November 2000
Summary: A case study about a conflict between a nonprofit service provider and the government funding agency - one case in a series developed by STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS.
Lobbying Case Series - The Zero Sum Game
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
April 2001
Summary: A case study about coalition-building in successfully advocating for a policy position - one case in a series developed by STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS.
Environmental Scan of Nonprofit Capacity-Building and Other Resources in Metro Boston
BuildingBlocks International, Cambridge, MA (www.bblocks.org)
August 2001
Summary: Researched and analyzed capacity-building organizations on behalf of a nonprofit client.
Non-Profit vs. For-Profit - Consulting Report
Lotus Lake Discovery Center
March 1998
Summary: Conducted an organization assessment and made recommendations regarding the legal status of an existing nonprofit organization.
Pathway to Nonprofit Incorporation
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
April 2000
Summary: A generic overview of how an organization can be incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
Wired in Beantown: A Study of On-Line Advocacy by Nonprofits in the Greater Boston Area (with John McNutt, Kristen Burke, Katherine Boland, and Jennifer Barton)
2001 Independent Sector Spring Research Symposium, Washington, D.C.
Summary: A paper on nonprofit advocates' use of the internet to influence public policymakers in the Boston area
Overview of Strategic Planning
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
March 2004
Summary: A generic presentation on the strategic planning model developed and utilized by STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS.
Organizational Strategic Planning: A Primer
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
March 2004
Summary: A generic presentation on the strategic planning model developed and utilized by STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS.
Value Added Knowledge Development
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
October 2002
Summary: An overview of a new integrated approach to capturing and using information gathered through the World Economic Forum's activities.
Improving the State of the World Begins with You
World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland (www.weforum.org)
September 2001
Summary: A mission statement for the World Economic Forum following the terrorist attacks of September 11th.
Strategic Plan for the Vermont Council on Rural Development
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
May 1998
Summary: Conducted a strategic plan for a multistakeholder nonprofit organization facing a funding crisis, which led to a reorientation of the mission, restructuring of the board and reninvigoration of purpose.
Political and Public Awareness Campaign - PHASE I: Research
Global Generations Policy Project at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (www.genpolicy.com)
March 2004
Summary: A comprehensive plan for the Global Generations Policy Project to increase awareness among policymakers and the public about the public policy challenges driven by fundamental shifts in U.S. demography.
Political and Public Awareness Campaign - PHASE II: Strategic Intelligence
Global Generations Policy Project at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (www.genpolicy.com)
April 2004
Summary: A report on ways in which the Global Generations Policy Project can best reach out to key public policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Political Environment Scan
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
June 2004
Summary: A model of a scan of the political and policymaking environment for a local government agency.
Lobbying 101: Making Your Case to Policymakers
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
June 2002
Summary: A basic overview of lobbying, government relations and political advocacy.
Strategic Communications Plan - Vermont Lodging and Restaurant Association
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
June 2000
Summary: Developed a plan for the business association to increase public awareness about its issues, reach out to policymakers, and broaden its membership base.
Vermont Nonprofit Alliance - Response to Act 60
STRATEGIC POLICY CONCEPTS, Cambridge, MA (www.policyconcepts.com)
October 1997 - June 1998
Summary: Created the Vermont Nonprofit Alliance in response to policy changes adversely impacting Vermont's nonprofit sector; prepared a series of research reports and analyses on legislative policy proposals.
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