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"We were awarded the [[Niwano Peace Prize]] in 2003 for our work on the promotion of disarmament and non-violent methods for resolving conflict. In April 2005, we were named one of the top 20 think tanks in the UK by The Independent newspaper... | "We were awarded the [[Niwano Peace Prize]] in 2003 for our work on the promotion of disarmament and non-violent methods for resolving conflict. In April 2005, we were named one of the top 20 think tanks in the UK by The Independent newspaper... | ||
| − | "ORG works closely with other organisations in the UK and abroad, and is an active member of [[Crisis Action]], the [[NGO Peace and Security Liaison Grou]] | + | "ORG works closely with other organisations in the UK and abroad, and is an active member of [[Crisis Action]], the [[NGO Peace and Security Liaison Grou p]], the [[WMD Awareness Programme]], the [[International Relations and Security Network]] and the [[Europe-Latin America Forum]]." <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/ About Us], Oxford Research Group, (accessed: 7 October 2007).</ref> |
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"In late 2006, the European Union awarded Oxford Research Group, the [[Middle East Policy Initiative Forum]] (MEPIF) and [[Conflicts Forum]] €500,000 over two years under its [[Partnerships for Peace]] programme. This project is designed to help develop more inclusive and legitimate approaches to transforming the Middle East conflict... | "In late 2006, the European Union awarded Oxford Research Group, the [[Middle East Policy Initiative Forum]] (MEPIF) and [[Conflicts Forum]] €500,000 over two years under its [[Partnerships for Peace]] programme. This project is designed to help develop more inclusive and legitimate approaches to transforming the Middle East conflict... | ||
| − | "The entire EU-funded initiative is overseen by ORG. The Israel-Palestine programme is led by [[Gabrielle Rifkind]] and [[Ahmed Badawi]] in consultation with a high level of international expertise on the Middle East, including strategic and psychological consultation." <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/work/middle_east/arab_israeli.php From Crisis to Opportunity: Inclusive Approaches to the Arab-Israeli Conflict], Oxford Research Group, | + | "The entire EU-funded initiative is overseen by ORG. The Israel-Palestine programme is led by [[Gabrielle Rifkind]] and [[Ahmed Badawi]] in consultation with a high level of international expertise on the Middle East, including strategic and psychological consultation." <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/work/middle_east/arab_israeli.php From Crisis to Opportunity: Inclusive Approaches to the Arab-Israeli Conflict], Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)</ref> |
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
"We are entirely funded by charitable grants, individual donations and, more recently, by peace programmes within international institutions such as the European Union and NATO. | "We are entirely funded by charitable grants, individual donations and, more recently, by peace programmes within international institutions such as the European Union and NATO. | ||
| − | "Around two thirds of our financial support comes from trusts and foundations in the UK and USA. Major recent funders include: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/about.php#funding Funding], Oxford Research Group, | + | "Around two thirds of our financial support comes from trusts and foundations in the UK and USA. Major recent funders include: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/about.php#funding Funding], Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)</ref> |
*[[Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust]] | *[[Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust]] | ||
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==People== | ==People== | ||
| − | Accessed October 2007: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/board.php Board, Patrons and Associates], Oxford Research Group, accessed October | + | Accessed October 2007: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/board.php Board, Patrons and Associates], Oxford Research Group, (accessed: 7 October 2007)</ref> |
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| + | *Executive Director, [[John Sloboda]] | ||
===Associates=== | ===Associates=== | ||
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*[[Maj-Britt Theorin]] | *[[Maj-Britt Theorin]] | ||
| − | ==Consultants== | + | ===Consultants=== |
| − | Accessed October 2007: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/staff.php Staff], Oxford Research Group, | + | Accessed October 2007: <ref>[http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/about_us/staff.php Staff], Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)</ref> |
*[[Paul Rogers]] | *[[Paul Rogers]] | ||
*[[Frank Barnaby]] | *[[Frank Barnaby]] | ||
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*[[Husam Zomlot]] | *[[Husam Zomlot]] | ||
| − | + | ===Project Consultants=== | |
*[[Hamit Dardagan]] | *[[Hamit Dardagan]] | ||
*[[Ahmed Badawi]] | *[[Ahmed Badawi]] | ||
*[[Rosie Houldsworth]] | *[[Rosie Houldsworth]] | ||
| − | + | ===Interesting Office Staff=== | |
*[[Fiona Harrison]] | *[[Fiona Harrison]] | ||
==Contact== | ==Contact== | ||
| − | :Web: http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk | + | :Web: [http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk] |
==Resources and articles== | ==Resources and articles== | ||
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Revision as of 11:37, 8 October 2007
Oxford Research Group (ORG) "is an independent non-governmental organisation and registered charity, which works together with others to promote a more sustainable approach to security for the UK and the world.
"Since 1982, we’ve been building trust between policy-makers, academics, the military and civil society. Along with our internationally recognised consultants, we combine detailed knowledge with an understanding of political decision-making, and many years expertise in facilitating constructive dialogue.
"We were awarded the Niwano Peace Prize in 2003 for our work on the promotion of disarmament and non-violent methods for resolving conflict. In April 2005, we were named one of the top 20 think tanks in the UK by The Independent newspaper...
"ORG works closely with other organisations in the UK and abroad, and is an active member of Crisis Action, the NGO Peace and Security Liaison Grou p, the WMD Awareness Programme, the International Relations and Security Network and the Europe-Latin America Forum." [1]
"In late 2006, the European Union awarded Oxford Research Group, the Middle East Policy Initiative Forum (MEPIF) and Conflicts Forum €500,000 over two years under its Partnerships for Peace programme. This project is designed to help develop more inclusive and legitimate approaches to transforming the Middle East conflict...
"The entire EU-funded initiative is overseen by ORG. The Israel-Palestine programme is led by Gabrielle Rifkind and Ahmed Badawi in consultation with a high level of international expertise on the Middle East, including strategic and psychological consultation." [2]
Contents
Funding
"We are entirely funded by charitable grants, individual donations and, more recently, by peace programmes within international institutions such as the European Union and NATO.
"Around two thirds of our financial support comes from trusts and foundations in the UK and USA. Major recent funders include: [3]
- Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
- Ford Foundation
- Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation
- Sigrid Rausing Trust
- Ploughshares Fund (US)
- Funding Network
- Network for Social Change
People
Accessed October 2007: [4]
- Executive Director, John Sloboda
Associates
Oxford Research Group: Associates
Trustees
- Oliver Ramsbotham - Chair
- Frank Boulton
- Martin Gillie
- Scilla Elworthy
- Gill Reeve
- Hugh Miall
- Philippa Drew
- Sue Gillie
Patrons
- Margaret Anstee - Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (1987-93)
- Lorna Arnold - UK atomic energy historian
- Dipankar Banerjee - Executive Director, Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo
- Hugh Beach - Director, Council for Arms Control (1986-89); Master General of the Ordnance, UK Ministry of Defence (1977-81)
- Nicholas Gillett - UNESCO consultant (1954-65); Ghandi Peace Prize winner (1999)
- Frank von Hippel - Professor of Public & International Affairs, Princeton University
- Rebecca Johnson - Executive Director, The Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy; Senior Adviser, Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission
- Jack Mendelsohn - George Washington and American Universities; Deputy Director, Arms Control Association (1985-98); Senior Foreign Service Officer, US Department of State (1963-85)
- Mary Midgley - Moral philosopher and author
- Pan Zhenqiang - Professor of International Relations, Institute for Strategic Studies, PLA National Defence University, Beijing
- Douglas Roche - Senator, Senate of Canada (1998-2004); Chairman, Middle Powers Initiative
- Maj-Britt Theorin
Consultants
Accessed October 2007: [5]
Project Consultants
Interesting Office Staff
Contact
Resources and articles
Related Sourcewatch
References
- ↑ About Us, Oxford Research Group, (accessed: 7 October 2007).
- ↑ From Crisis to Opportunity: Inclusive Approaches to the Arab-Israeli Conflict, Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)
- ↑ Funding, Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)
- ↑ Board, Patrons and Associates, Oxford Research Group, (accessed: 7 October 2007)
- ↑ Staff, Oxford Research Group, (Accessed: 7 October 2007)
