Afghanistan- Afghanistan Transition: The Death of Bin Laden and Local Dynamics (May 2011) - Afghanistan Transition and Kabul University: Winning Minds, Losing Hearts (May 2011) Human Capital- Policy Lab on Entrepreneurship – Abu Dhabi Public Health- Drug Prevention, Treatment and Harm Reduction: Scaling-up of Red Cross-Red Crescent Best Practices Food Security Monitor launched As part of its Global Food Security Initiative, ICOS is pleased to announce the launch of the Food Security Monitor. Delivered every day straight into subscribers’ email inbox the Food Security Monitor synthesises and evaluates news and information to keep professionals alert to the latest issues and trends in the food security sector. The Food Security Monitor offers: Today’s Top Stories – a selection of the day’s news highlights and editorials … More
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Policy Lab on Entrepreneurship – Abu Dhabi The first ever Policy Lab on Entrepreneurship will take place in Abu Dhabi; hosted by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, facilitated by ICOS and supported by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. In line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 for a ‘knowledge-based economy’, the cutting-edge Policy Lab will drive the growth of entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi, using the ICOS Labs methodology to accelerate policy into action. Seven Phase Process: Due diligence & live sessions The Policy Lab on Entrepreneurship integrates policy with the … More
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 Afghanistan Transition: The Death of Bin Laden and Local Dynamics (May 2011) Research regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden, conducted immediately following the event, revealed mixed opinions among Afghan men interviewed. The majority of respondents thought his death was good news, with the most significant pockets of negative opinion present in Kabul University and Marjah district in Helmand. Opinions of those interviewed were split on whether or not his death will signify the end of Al Qaeda, but the majority of respondents believe it will have a negative effect on the Taliban. Transition and Local Dynamics … More  Death Of Bin Laden And Local Dynamics New report: Sixty-eight percent of Afghan men interviewed said Bin Laden’s death is good news Divided opinions on the effect of Bin Laden’s death on the future of Al Qaeda and Taliban Military successes in Afghanistan, but Taliban pushback on hearts and minds campaign Kabul – Sixty-eight percent of men interviewed in five districts of Afghanistan and Kabul University said the death of Osama Bin Laden is good news, according to a new report released today by the International Council on Security and Development – ICOS. However, … More
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Urban Labs in Rio de Janeiro Since August 2010, ICOS team started implementing Urban Labs in the Formiga Community of Rio de Janeiro. This project has the support of the local Pacification Police Unit (UPP), recently established. The project aims to outline the community through a diagnosis, to identify the singularities of the community and to developing, within the neighbourhood population, a new understanding of their role as citizens. Finally, the objective is to use the Labs as a tool to boost the skills of active and autonomous participation of the community in building their own … More
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Afghanistan Transition and Kabul University: Winning Minds, Losing Hearts (May 2011) Young Afghans have a vital role to play as the international community begins reducing its military and civilian presence in Afghanistan and students at Kabul University are likely to be at the forefront of their generation and can be key players in a successful and durable transition. There is support for international military operations and for the transition from the students interviewed at Kabul University, but although the interviewees in this important group of young Afghans are aligned with the international community’s political and security … More Winning Minds, Losing Hearts: Perceptions At Kabul University Almost 60% of male Kabul University students interviewed believe that an “Afghan Spring” could take place Forty-two percent of students interviewed do not think that Al Qaeda is finished as a result of Bin Laden’s death Many students interviewed show alignment with international political and security goals, but resent foreign presence International community is “winning minds, but losing hearts” Kabul – Almost 60% of young men interviewed at Kabul University believe that an Arab Spring-style uprising could happen in Afghanistan, according to a report released today by … More
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ICOS has developed an innovative Policy Labs methodology that uses participative techniques to bring together representatives of relevant social groups to identify their shared challenges and find solutions to them. Policy Labs consist of phases of scientific research, data processing, and dynamic group meetings bringing together relevant stakeholders. Through these different phases, a tailored and feasible action plan for the defined area is developed by the Policy Lab participants. 
The ICOS Security and Citizenship programme combines innovative research and policy analysis to promote pragmatic responses to today's most pressing social challenges. 
The Global Food Security Initiative portal has the aim of offering a "one stop shop" for information on food security around the world. This is achieved through the management and organisation of information regarding food security policy and related issues comprehensively in one place. 
The Rome Consensus for a Humanitarian Drug Policy is a framework for dialogue and cooperation that commits 121 National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe to promote and implement humanitarian approaches to drug policy. |
