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The Transnational Institute (TNI) is a transnational alternative policy group and “network of scholar-activists”’ that produces critical research oriented toward enhancing democracy, social justice and ecological sustainability.〔http://www.tni.org/page/history〕〔Carroll, William. 2015. "Modes of Cognitive Praxis in Transnational Alternative Policy Groups". Globalizations, 1-18. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14747731.2014.1001231〕〔Carroll, William. 2014. “Alternative Policy Groups and Transnational Counter-Hegemonic Struggle.” Pp. 259-84 in Yıldız Atasoy (ed.) Global Economic Crisis and the Politics of Diversity. London & New York: Palgrave MacMillan〕 It was established in 1973 in Amsterdam, originally as the international branch of the Institute for Policy Studies.〔 ==Activities and Programs== TNI's research seeks to challenge existing corporate priorities and state policies, and advocate for alternative globalization policies that are more sustainable, just and democratic. It produces macro-level analyses and critiques of the current global order, focused on six key programs or issues: 1. The Alternative Regionalisms programme addresses the question of alternative development from the perspective of social movements and regional coalitions of civil society organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It facilitates cross-regional exchanges on a South-South and South-North basis through a series of Peoples’ Dialogues. 2. The Drugs and Democracy programme analyses global trends in drugs policy and promotes a pragmatic approach to tackling illegal drugs based on harm reduction principles. Its work on drugs and conflict in the Andean/Amazon region, Afghanistan and Burma forges connections between illicit drugs and wider issues of demilitarisation, democratisation, public health promotion and poverty reduction. These are then reflected in attempts to influence the policy debate at UN and regional decision-making levels. 3. The New Politics programme engages with innovations and experimentation by social movements, progressive political parties and governments worldwide. It stimulates new thinking and policy proposals on participatory democracy, political organisation, urban governance and rural democratisation. 4. The Environmental Justice project monitors the negative impact of pollution trading upon environmental, social and economic justice, and works to develop community-led responses to it. 5. The Militarism and Globalisation project analyses the changing global frameworks for military intervention and the spread of new security infrastructures. Its current focus includes work on defence industrial reorganisation and the accountability of foreign military bases. 6. The Water Justice project promotes participatory, public sector water as the most viable means to achieve the goal of water for all. It facilitates the creation of new regional and global networks to promote public-public co-operation in the water sector. TNI also publishes a Public Services yearbook on the impact of privatisation and experiences of public sector reform globally. In addressing these issues and advancing an agenda of economic, social and environmental justice, TNI engages in dialogue with activist communities and social movement groups worldwide, as well as with progressive governments, seeking to empower civil society and bridge the gap between governments and local social actors.〔 Producing knowledge for different constituencies and audiences on wide range of policy issues, TNI’s practices are multifaceted and include: * Carrying out original research and critical analysis; * Building alliances and capacity with social movements (including via conferences, seminars and workshops); and * Developing and disseminating policy analyses and proposals for alternatives. Its basic strategies for promoting social change range from insider efforts (e.g., Drugs and Democracy; working to influence the European Commission on trade and investment policy; providing advise to progressive governments of the pink tide) to outsider initiatives (e.g., the campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity).〔 TNI’s capacity to act within transnational fields has been greatly enhanced through its collaborative approach. Its list of collaborators indicates 82 partners, 14 of whom are extensive global civil-society networks such as the Hemispheric Alliance, Our World is Not for Sale, and the Seattle to Brussels Network.〔http://www.tni.org/partners〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Transnational Institute」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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