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Group image of the members of the C20 working group
Driving impact at the G20: lessons from IIED's engagement with philanthropies
… and sustainable development  is co-chaired by IIED alongside global philanthropy network WINGS and Brazilian philanthropy network … in their eyes, required both broader measures such as international tax cooperation, as well as a common regulatory framework to guide … The C20 recommendations speak to many of today’s most pressing issues, such as a just transition, international tax cooperation and …
Insight, 24 July 2024
A canopy above the entrance to a mine. Written on the canopy is 'Bienvenidos a Marmato" - welcome to Marmato
Mining reforms have left Colombia’s artisanal miners behind
… En español Colombia’s mining reforms of the 1990s sought to boost foreign investment in mining, but … , which targeted an increase in large-scale mining projects in the global South .  A new mining code (2001) (PDF, in Spanish) and other new … – such as the granting of mining licences, environmental licences, tax exonerations (Spanish language)  and investment conditions . But …
Insight, 15 April 2020
A mom and her newborn baby at the Maternal & Child Health Training Institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
New international development goals: score or miss?
… feel remote. There is still uncertain evidence on the impact that global goals have on national decision making.   But, they serve an … and long-term finance. The Panel targets major companies over tax evasion, corporate reporting and unfair trade conditions, and … from production and technological advances, rather than tackling issues of how we consume – particularly in rich countries. Taken …
Insight, 05 June 2013
A woman holds up woven baskets
Nominating your outstanding women in development
… Leadership for women in climate spaces requires such support from global to national and local levels, and taking a whole-of-government … outstanding champions in spaces where they can link local to global issues and support grassroot leadership." Kumvana Mlumbe Legal officer … and the Tanzania Women Fish Workers Association , she is pushing for reforms and actions that increase the capacity of women to access and …
Article, 15 June 2020
Focus on small-scale farming: food or jobs?
… of agricultural production. A combination of investment in land and tax reform, infrastructure, social services, technology and education … that people want to go in to,” said Proctor. Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia to a degree, has not had this strategic framework for rural …
News, 31 May 2012
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative: "No more hanky panky"
… Issues of transparency and anti-corruption are front and centre … The timing of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative 5th Global Conference last week could not have been better. As Mo Ibrahim … Mozambique, the Kyrgyz Republic and Togo and the Prime Ministers of South Africa and Iraq, amongst others. Benefits of EITI compliance It …
Insight, 11 March 2011