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Tools to Support Transparency in Local Governance
This Toolkit argues that the quality of urban governance can mean the difference between cities characterized by prosperity and inclusiveness and cities characterized by decline and social exclusion. It describes how increased transparency at the local level can help in combating urban poverty and enhancing civic engagement. Promoting transparency, through the application of a range of public education, public participation, e-governance, ethics and institutional reform instruments, can (1) reduce citizen apathy; (2) make service delivery contribute to poverty reduction; (3) increase city revenues; and, (4)raise ethical standards.
Local Development Plan and Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation: Structure and Methodology
As part of its commitment to build the capacity of Albanian local government to engage in sustainable and participatory development, the Albanian Development Fund (ADF) has commissioned the Urban Institute and its local partners, in collaboration with ADF staff, to devise a comprehensive structure and methodology for Local Development Planning (LDP) and Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PME). The key precepts of the LDP and PME framework are that it is participatory in design and implementation, and meaningful, that is, feasible, to all beneficiaries concerned.
Mining and the Development of Local and National Economies
The mining industry faces significant challenges in being able to access resources in developing countries and this will only be possible when there is sufficient political and community support. It is not surprising that this is often missing because political support has its origins in demonstrable socio-economic development and too often this does not occur – ICMM’s research showed poor outcomes in slightly less than 33 of the mineral dependent countries examined.
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Cities Alliance
The Cities Alliance is a global coalition of cities and their development partners committed to scaling up successful approaches to poverty reduction. The Alliance provides matching grants in support of: city development strategies, citywide and nationwide slum upgrading and sustainable financing strategies.
Impact Alliance
The Impact Alliance is a global action network committed to strengthening the capacity of individuals and organizations to generate deep impact within the communities they serve.
World NGO Resource Page
In order for NGO's to connect on a worldwide basis www.nonprofitexpert.com has developed the following resource pages listed below. Please follow links for countries and donors.
Soros Foundation
Soros foundations are autonomous institutions established in particular countries or regions to initiate and support open society activities.The foundations network consists of national foundations in 29 countries, foundations in Kosovo and Montenegro, and two regional foundations, the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).
Private Equity Firms Sign on to Principles for Responsible Investment
The Private Equity Council (PEC), a research organization established to develop, analyze, and distribute, information about the private equity industry, has announced that its members have adopted a set of investment guidelines that address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in accordance with the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Africa to get harmonized mining code soon
Stakeholders in the mining sector within the sub-region are putting in place a harmonized mining code that will ensure that respective countries maximize the full benefit of their natural resources.
UC RUSAL launches large-scale social investment programme in Nigeria
Ikot Abasi, Nigeria September 18, 2007 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alumina, launched an extensive social investment programme designed to support development of the local communities of UC RUSAL ALSCON, the aluminium smelter in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State which was acquired by UC RUSAL in February 2007.
The State of Responsible Business in 2008: Implications for PRI Signatories
This report explores the key environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities identified by the UN Global Compact of human rights, labour standards in the supply chain, environment and anti-corruption.
Ghana's Big Test: Oil's Challenge to Democratic Development
For Ghana, the start of oil production in late 2010 may prove to be a significant boom to the country’s economic and development ambitions. But, as many other countries have shown, it will be a difficult journey to move from the generation of oil wealth to its proper investment and to avoid potential pitfalls of corruption, social conflict, and environmental degradation.
Partnering to Strengthen Public Governance: The Leadership Challenge for CEOs and Boards
Demonstrating how weaknesses and shortcomings in public governance hinder business activity and sustainable economic growth, and providing examples of how businesses in partnership with governments and other stakeholders are helping to improve public governance, Partnering to Strengthen Public Governance: The Leadership Challenge for CEOs and Boards offers CEOs and boards of directors some guidance on the development of an effective engagement strategy on relevant public governance challenges.
Integrating Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) Projects: A Programming Manual
Achieving environmentally-sustainable development in situations of surging population growth, declining biodiversity, and chronic poverty requires strategic planning, multi-disciplinary interventions and crosssector linked approaches that mirror the livelihood strategies of poor households and communities. This manual was designed with such a need in mind using evidence from programs in Madagascar, the Philippines, and other countries where integrated approaches to development have been explored and brought to scale over the past decade.
Indigenous Peoples and Mining Encounters: Strategies and Tactics
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Extractive Industries Week- Improving Extractive Industries Benefits for the Poor
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The 2nd Annual European Anti-Corruption Summit
The conference will cover the most up-to-date topics when it comes to corruption prevention, with case studies from many of Europe's leading company's. The event offers a practical learning environment where you will have time to share information, ask questions, discuss and network with you're peers.
The Anti-Corruption Summit
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- Getting it done: Hear about how the world’s most successful companies are effectively putting theory into action – what do they know that you don’t?
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TBLI 2007 Europe
TBLI Conference is the premier conference on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), or extra financial investing. For the past 8 years, TBLI has grown into the major international event for learning and networking around ESG. TBLI is a 2 day event that brings together all the cutting edge thought leaders around ESG.
