Policy Development New policy development is a key function of the Human Security Research and Outreach Program (HSROP), supported by the Human Security Policy Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The 'Fast Talk' team model and discussion papers are two of the approaches used by HSROP to explore new directions in human security policy. Fast Talks
The Fast Talk team concept was developed to provide Foreign Affairs officials with a flexible means to rapidly access high quality policy-relevant research through engagement with prominent Canadian and international experts. The final reports from Fast Talk exercises held in 2005-06 are available below.
Fast Talk | March 2006 | Democratization and human security (PDF) Fast Talk | March 2006 | Human security and conflict prevention (PDF) Fast Talk | March 2006 | UN sanctions expert panels and monitoring mechanisms - Next steps (PDF) Fast Talk | December 2005 | Pandemics - A human security perspective (PDF) Fast Talk | October 2005 and March 2006 |
Human security and cities - Challenges and opportunities (PDF) Discussion Papers
HSROP discussion papers are designed to stimulate debate around a topic, and are not official policy positions of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada or the Government of Canada.
Discussion Paper | May 2006 | Freedom from fear in urban spaces (PDF) | 
