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International Food Policy Research Institute Internet Technology Negotiations

Meridian Institute facilitated negotiations between the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and its internet technology (IT) providers regarding the provision of IT services for IFPRI’S locations around the world. More

International Food Policy Research Institute Strategic Planning

Over the course of several years, Meridian Institute assisted senior leaders at the International Food Policy Research Institute with internal strategic planning. More

International Food Policy Research Institute Strategic Planning Retreats

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is focused on seeking sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty around the world. In 2010 and 2011, Meridian assisted senior leaders at IFPRI with internal strategic planning by facilitating two senior management team retreats in Washington, DC. More

International Union of Forest Research Organizations Science/Policy Interface Workshop

In 2004, Meridian Institute facilitated a three-day synthesis workshop for the Science/Policy Interface Task Force of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. More

International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Commodities, and Development

Meridian Institute convened and facilitated the International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Commodities, and Development in May 2007, to explore the linkages between the development of nanotechnology applications, globally traded commodities, and international development. More

International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Water, and Development

In October 2006, Meridian Institute convened the International Workshop on Nanotechnology, Water, and Development in Chennai, India, to address the potential opportunities and risks of nanotechnology water purification technologies for developing countries. More

Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Definitions Reconciliation Expert Panel

In October 2010, Meridian facilitated a panel of experts focused on reconciling definitions relating to the prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV). More

Issue Mapping on Poverty Alleviation and Carbon Markets

In 2009, Meridian Institute conducted an issue mapping process for the Rockefeller Foundation regarding linkages between poverty alleviation in developing countries and carbon finance mechanisms. More

Issue Mapping regarding Trade, Development, and Agriculture

Meridian conducted an issue mapping process for the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) on the topics of trade, development, and agriculture. The GMF used the resulting analysis and report to design a new multidisciplinary program area. More

IT/Communications Joint Task Force on Regional Preparedness and Coordination

In 2006, Meridian facilitated a joint task force formed between the Communications Sector Coordinating Committee and the Information Technology Sector Coordinating Committee to explore the need and appropriate construct of a regional coordination capability that would be used in times of disaster. More

Jackson Hole Open Space

The National Park Service asked Meridian Institute and the University of Wyoming’s Institute for Environment and Natural Resources to jointly convene and facilitate a group to assess approaches to preserving open space south of Grand Teton National Park. More

Jackson Wyoming Bison and Elk Herd Management

Meridian Institute—together with two partner organizations—conducted a situation assessment regarding the controversy over the management of bison and elk herds near Jackson, Wyoming. More

Jemez River -- New Mexico Collaborative Watershed Project

From 2003 to 2006, Meridian worked to help the Jemez community in New Mexico develop the capacity to improve water quality in the watershed. More

Johnson Foundation at Wingspread

Since 2007, Meridian Institute has been advising and assisting the Foundation’s board and senior staff on their strategic direction, including how to increase the Foundation’s impact on the issues they prioritize. More

Johnson Foundation Freshwater Forum and Summit (Charting New Waters)

Meridian Institute staff provided process design and facilitation services to The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread for their inaugural Environmental Forum, on the topic of freshwater resources. The Freshwater Forum was an intensive two-year effort that included five conferences, all designed and facilitated by Meridian and held between March and December 2009. The Forum culminated in the June 2010 Freshwater Summit and resulting consensus document, Charting New Waters: A Call to Action to Address U.S. Freshwater Resources. Meridian Institute continues to support The Johnson Foundation's efforts to advance and implement the principles and recommendations of the Call to Action. The latest phase of work is known as "Charting New Waters." More