Events

Is a US Climate Bill still possible? A Global Climate Network event

13.00-14.30
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7RA

This seminar will discuss the prospects of a comprehensive package of climate and energy legislation being passed by the US Congress in 2010.

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ippr@Warwick’s inaugural event, ‘The Think Tank Talk’

‘The Think Tank Talk’, on Saturday 13 March, will witness the launch of ippr@Warwick. This summit will bring together multi-disciplinary experts to discuss the issues of 'immigration and universities' and 'identity and European integration'. 

ippr@Warwick is an independent, radical and progressive student-led think tank, committed to empowering students to engage actively in the policy-making process and ippr's first affiliation with a leading university think tank. ippr@Warwick will expose students to the public policymaking environment within the principles and values that have made ippr successful for so many years.

Each speaker will give a 10-minute address followed by questions. The talk should prove to be an exciting discussion of an increasingly pertinent set of issues. If you’d like further information regarding the event or ippr@Warwick, please email us at su599@sunion.warwick.ac.uk.

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Keynote speech with Nick Clegg

(08:30 for) 09:00 - 10:00

City of London, Guildhall, London EC2P 2EJ

As we approach the general election, ippr is hosting a series of speeches by senior politicians and leading thinkers to set out their vision of a progressive future for Britain.
 
We are delighted to invite you to a keynote speech by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP. In his speech, Clegg will outline the Liberal Democrats' plans to rebalance the tax system and deliver social justice.

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The Adviser in the International Context: Where next for personalisation?

10:30am – 12:00pm
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street
London WC2E 7RA

The international landscape offers scope to look at a variety of different welfare to work models, such as those with a strong emphasis on commissioning services, to others with a focus on integrated services. The role of the adviser is critical to all of these changes as more personalised services are a common trend, despite the varying directions of welfare reform.

ippr is bringing together a range of speakers with experience from different countries and with different perspectives to discuss key questions such as: What are the advantages and disadvantages of varying models of welfare reform, both in the short and long term? What lessons can the UK learn from welfare models in other countries? How can personalisation and client choice be maintained? How might the personalisation agenda change during an economic recovery?

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IPSA – the Future

18:30 - 19:30
ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7RA

• Sir Ian Kennedy, chair, Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)

The IPSA board are considering the responses to the consultation on MPs' expenses with a view to having a new expenses scheme up and running following the general election.

Sir Ian Kennedy will describe some of the deliberations they have been making, as well as the work IPSA has been undertaking to deliver an efficient and cost-effective organisation in time for day one after the election. He will outline his vision for how IPSA will support MPs in undertaking their parliamentary duties and will identify areas where further important work is needed. He will also consider the opportunities for engagement with the public in the future.

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Increasing equality: changing public attitudes and the role of the public sector duties in achieving greater equality

10.00 – 13.00
Government Equalities Office, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU

How have attitudes to equality changed? What impact have the public sector duties had? And what are the best levers for changing behaviour and creating a more equal society – how do guidance and dialogue interact with enforcement and inspection to bring about progress on equality issues?

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Now it’s personal: Citizen-centred welfare New York City Learning Exchange

As part of ippr’s innovative project, Now it’s personal, we are offering the opportunity for policy-makers and practitioners to visit New York City to facilitate learning and exchange of best practice between US and UK providers, advisers and policy makers.

This week-long learning exchange will provide the opportunity for delegates to learn from the City’s experiences of contracting out services under a prime contractor model and to consider how lessons learned can be applied to the UK. Delegates will gain an understanding of the City’s ‘Back to work’ programme and the approaches of different organisations to supporting and retaining individuals in work.

Programme

The Learning Exchange will take place in New York City, and will include:

• Meetings with high level practitioners
• Themed roundtable discussions
• Networking opportunities 
• Site visits with practitioners across public, private and voluntary sectors.

Visits will be made to:

• Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, City Hall
• Executive Director, Center for Economic Opportunity, City Hall
• CEO and President, Seedco, including visits to subsidiary providers and delivery organisations
• Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources Association, including visits to delivery organisations
• MDRC (A US think tank working to improve the economic and social well-being of low-income people)
• Vice President, Public/Private Ventures
• Henry Street Settlement.

Information for Travel

Limited places are still available on the Learning Exchange for delegates to attend but organise their own flights. The cost of attending the Learning Exchange without flights included is £1700 (including VAT). This includes:

• Accommodation and breakfast
• In-country transport
• Travel briefing pack and pre-Learning Exchange seminar (date to be confirmed)
• Follow up report.

Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

How to Book

Please complete the Booking Form. This secures your place on the Learning Exchange, subject to availability. Please read the booking and payment terms and conditions before completing and signing the form. For more information, contact Alice Sachrajda (a.sachrajda@ippr.org / 020 7470 6126).

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