Bei dieser Arbeit handelt es sich um einen Praktikumsbericht zu einer Beschäftigung bei einem globalen Think Tank während eines Auslandssemesters in den USA. Gegründet wurde "The Millennium Project" im Jahr 1996 durch eine Initiative der Universität der Vereinten Nationen, dem American Council for the UN, der Smithsonian Institution und der Futures Group International. Maßgeblicher Ideengeber, Mitgründer und bis heute der Executive Director ist Jerome C. Glenn, welcher die Autorin während des Praktikums als Supervisor betreute.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Einleitung
- Die Institution
- Die Institution
- Das Tätigkeitenspektrum
- Die Erkenntnisse
- Fazit
- Literaturverzeichnis
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The internship report details the author's experiences during a placement at The Millennium Project (TMP), an international think tank based in Washington, D.C. The report aims to provide insights into the organization's work, the author's contributions, and the key themes explored during the internship.
- The role of think tanks in addressing global challenges
- The Millennium Project's focus on future-oriented research and policy recommendations
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex global issues
- The development of innovative metrics for assessing global progress and well-being
- The evolving nature of conflict and its implications for international security
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Einleitung
The author discusses the motivations behind pursuing an internship at The Millennium Project, highlighting the attraction of Washington, D.C. as a center for global affairs and the opportunity to combine academic and practical learning.
Die Institution
This chapter provides an overview of The Millennium Project's history, mission, and organizational structure. It emphasizes the think tank's global network, its focus on identifying and addressing 15 global challenges, and its commitment to communicating research findings and policy recommendations to a wide audience.
Das Tätigkeitenspektrum
The author describes their individual research activities during the internship, including their work on specific global challenges such as democratization, climate change, and peace and conflict. The chapter highlights the author's engagement with key experts and the opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The internship report focuses on key themes such as international think tanks, global challenges, future-oriented research, policy recommendations, interdisciplinary collaboration, global well-being, conflict transformation, and innovative metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Millennium Project" (TMP)?
It is a global futures research think tank founded in 1996, focused on identifying and addressing 15 global challenges for the future of humanity.
What is the role of a think tank in global affairs?
Think tanks provide research-based policy recommendations and a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle complex issues like climate change and security.
Who is Jerome C. Glenn?
He is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Millennium Project and served as the supervisor for the internship described in this report.
What topics did the intern research at TMP?
The research covered specific global challenges including democratization, climate change, and peace and conflict transformation.
Where is The Millennium Project located?
The headquarters of the organization is in Washington, D.C., USA.
- Quote paper
- Ariatani Wolff (Author), 2021, Arbeit in einem globalen Think Tank - The Millennium Projekt, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1189699
