Our policies
Privacy and data protection
The IGC website is covered under LSE’s terms of use and privacy policy, available here.
Policies, procedures, and regulations
The IGC adheres to LSE's policies, procedures, and regulations including:
- Conflict of interest policy
- LSE Safeguarding in Research and International Activities Policy
- IGC safeguarding guidance note
- Terms and conditions for IGC-funded research
Reporting Concerns
LSE's Report + Support system
Staff and Students can report disclosures of safeguarding or other concerns such as bullying and harassment to LSE directly by using an online reporting mechanism called Report + Support. When using Report + Support, there is the option to either report anonymously or provide contact details. Those who are comfortable are encouraged to provide contact details so that the team processing the report is able to follow up with them. Additionally, LSE Safe Contacts are members of LSE staff who have received training and can offer a confidential 'signposting' service for staff and students in case they are not sure they want to make a report. Further information and resources on reporting concerns can be found here
Whistleblowing
To raise any concerns under the LSE Whistleblowing policy, please refer to the relevant contacts given within the LSE Whistleblowing Policy (Public Interest Disclosure).
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
The IGC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in its strategy and operations and integrating EDI considerations throughout its research and policy work. We recognise the systemic lack of diversity and inclusion in the sectors we belong to and strive to address the obstacles to progress in our own organisation and in academia, economics, and international development.
Our EDI Strategy focuses on three areas:
1. Research: Develop and promote an inclusive, diverse IGC research community, and contribute to cultivating diversity in academia and economics.
2. People: Promote an organisational culture that is open and inclusive through practices and processes that embrace equality and diversity.
3. Policy engagement: Ensure two-way dialogue and mutual respect in our engagements with policymakers and the wider policy community.
Specific targets
Acknowledging the current barriers that prevent researchers from developing countries from receiving IGC funding and working with us, we have set a target for a majority of our commissioned projects to be led by research teams composed of at least one researcher from a developing country. We have also set specific targets for delivering more diverse and inclusive public events.