[Ip-health] International Policy Network's "Independence and Guiding Principles"
Martin Smith
martin.smith.edinburgh@gmail.com
Mon May 1 16:18:02 2006
Julian: So you're saying you have nothing to do with IPN Services Pty Ltd?
Martin
On 5/1/06, Julian <jmorris@policynetwork.net> wrote:
> Martin
>
> IPN is driven by a belief that people around the world would be better off
> if they were empowered through property rights, markets and the rule of
> law. Those are the INTELLECTUAL principles which drive all our work.
>
> IPN is not a PR company. We do not carry out consultancy. Our donors --
> with the exception of those on our Boards -- have NO OVERSIGHT of our
> work.
>
> The vast majority of donations to IPN are unrestrictred -- i.e. they are
> not for specific projects.
>
> The description of our modus operandum is the norm for "think-tanks."
>
> I hope you are less puzzled now.
>
> Julian
>
> p.s. IPN Pty Ltd. was established, without our authority, by an individual
> in India. To my knowledge, it has now shut down. If you have other
> information, please let me know and I will look into the matter further.