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Analysis: The Data Crisis Following USAID’s Withdrawal: Opportunities to Reimagine Data Systems
Without investment in country data systems, there will be limited data to power AI solutions and drive the longer-term digital transformation of public services.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Viewpoint: Can Africa Re-Imagine Climate Justice by Breaking Free From Green Capitalism Trap?
"Instead of genuinely addressing the historic inequalities and ecological harm caused by colonial exploitation, it appropriates the language of justice and sustainability to promote business as usual – now just dressed in environmentally friendly packaging."
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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How the Mining Industry Can Protect Indigenous Rights: Risks and Best Practices for Businesses
As the global demand for critical metals and minerals grows, mining businesses have seen growing resistance from Indigenous communities around the world, due to the impacts mining activity has on their lands and resources. Anna-Kay Brown at Stanbrook Prudhoe explains how mining operations can avoid the financial and reputational risks these conflicts can cause, sharing best practices for protecting Indigenous communities' rights and preserving their wellbeing.
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- Environment
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- ESG, human rights, mining, public policy, regulations
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Miliband Calls on CEOs to Fill Gap Left by Cuts to Government Aid Budgets
Companies have a self-interest in helping to address problems governments are retreating from.
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- Investing
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- Global
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WHO Warns of HIV Treatment Shortages Due to US Aid Cuts
"As of March 4,167 health facilities had shut down due to funding shortages, and without urgent intervention, over 220 more facilities could close by June."
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- Health Care
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- Global
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CIF Allocates $143 Million to Restore Forests and Boost Climate Resilience in Brazil, Kenya, and Zambezi Region
$143M CIF funding expected to unlock $1B in co-financing, driving private sector investment in nature-based solutions.
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- Environment
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- Global
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Report: Insights from Brazilian Firms: Is ESG Making the Job Market More Polarized?
In Colonnelli et al. (2025a), we explore the implications of ESG practices in the context of Brazil, one of the world’s largest emerging economies.
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- Environment
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- Latin America
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Analysis: China Won’t ‘Replace’ USAID in Africa
While China has spent tens of billions of dollars through trade and infrastructure project loans in Africa over the last decade, it spends significantly less on aid.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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