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Politics of Poverty blogOne of the world’s largest silver companies just lost 40% of its value – it shouldn’t have surprised investors
Human rights risks can pose high costs if not taken seriously by extractive industry companies and investors, as the case of Tahoe Resources in Guatemala shows.
Politics of Poverty blogTrump continues to walk alone on climate: Reflections from the G20
The G20 meeting in Hamburg was the latest moment for climate on the world stage, and again the US administration chose to bow out.
Politics of Poverty blogCould DRC’s resource wealth be the key to ending its conflicts too?
If there is to be a chance at peace, comprehensive mining reforms are needed to fight poverty and violence in DRC.
Politics of Poverty blogShine the light on corruption and tax evasion
The US should adopt the global norm of ending shell companies to fight corruption and other financial crimes.
Politics of Poverty blogThe 2017 World Food Prize: A call to strengthen the role of smallholder farmers in Africa
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, has been a consistent champion for millions of smallholder farmers in Africa and around the globe for decades.
Politics of Poverty blog4 reasons why tackling super pollutants now can bolster the fight against Trump’s anti-climate agenda
In the absence of US federal leadership, other actors are looking to scale-up their efforts to address climate change. One way to do this is by reducing emissions of climate super pollutants, which can reap near-term climate benefits and support pro-poor development.