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New coalition to transform cities – and lives
… ultimately, they have proven that it is necessary to dare thinking about drastically different futures. “There is an opportunity for us to … more inclusive cities,” says Anna Walnycki , senior researcher in IIED's Human Settlements research group . But while some Latin American … goal. And cities are the places where such action needs to come about.” Challenges to broader uptakes of these urban transformation …
News, 10 May 2021
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City residents and urban refugees: from shared living to shared futures
… previously focused on. The idea developed through a partnership with IIED as part of its research project ' Protracted displacement in an … negative impacts over the longer term and can engender dependency . IIED believes urban areas can be welcoming, productive and enabling … and evidence produced collaboratively, there is real scope to bring about meaningful change at the city level while also informing …
Insight, 07 December 2020
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Land deals in Africa: What is in the contracts?
… to which people can have their voices heard. Yet very little is known about the exact terms of the land deals. This report has been produced under IIED’s Legal tools for citizen empowerment project.~Drawing on the legal … scrutiny is most needed, and aims to promote informed public debate about them. NOTE: The report was revised in March 2011; please refer to …
Publication, 01 March 2011
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South Africa’s Expanded Public Works Programme
… and eco-tourism. Starting with a water focus, it now mobilises about US$285 per year and is managed under the Expanded Public Works … related case studies, please visit the ‘Publications’ section of the IIED project linked at the bottom of this page. …
Publication, 01 March 2018
Crowdsourcing evidence – such as from these food vendors in Fort Portal, Uganda – is vital to foster citizens agency. But you must engage and listen (Photo: Sven Torfinn/Panos Pictures)
Encouraging dialogue and dissent
… IIED is embarking on an exciting strategic partnership with HIVOS and … emphasis on self-determination and autonomy (PDF) .  Agency is about "not playing someone else's tune, but writing your own music", about having a choice and exercising the right to follow that choice.  …
Insight, 15 March 2016
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Perspective of LDC youth: what COP26 outcomes will enhance global action on adaptation and resilience?
Insight, 18 February 2021
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The role of urban green space: how London got its parks
… This is the latest in a  series of blogs and interviews , curated by IIED senior fellow David Satterthwaite, examining different aspects of … were important for the development of sport in low-income areas. All about access and space A park’s success depends on it being cheap and …
Insight, 16 June 2022
Saleemul Huq called COP not fit-for-purpose during his opening speech on the second day of D&C Days (Photo: Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Local voice must take pride of place: D&C calls for 'inside-out COP'
… of local actors in delivering adaptation promises of the Paris deal, IIED's Saleemul Huq has called for an overhaul on the business-as-usual … crucial,” Shakya said. “The emphasis on this year’s COP is not just about pushing governments to deliver on what they’ve pledged in the Paris agreement, but about local actors showing them what can be achieved, and how it’s …
News, 13 November 2016
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The champions helping communities make better food choices
… food diaries to understand food choices There is very little data about what Indonesian people eat and why. A study conducted by Hivos , IIED, the University of Jember and the community-based organisation … who come together in a ‘Children Forum’. Here, the children learn about health and nutrition and are also trained to talk about healthy …
Insight, 08 January 2020
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Q&A: Ready for impact?
… biggest sustainable development challenges. In this new blog series, IIED will explore how business and investors can contribute to achieving … and SDG impact is a crowded area and one we’ve been thinking about at IIED. Where else do you think IIED could add value? CW: … impact and investing for impact. Creating better forums for learning about the different financial instruments, skills support, impact …
Article, 07 November 2019