We live in a country where religious dimensions of the conflict have attracted a lot of attention and the reason is cultural and religious diversity and extremism. We live in one of the most culturally diverse regions where we have different languages and ethnic surroundings but over the past several years a rise has been … Continued
It is estimated that 65% of the 169 targets behind the 17 SDGs will not be reached without proper engagement of and coordination with local and regional governments. Although the 2030 Agenda was not designed specifically for cities and regions, they play a critical role in most underlying public policies and investments. The OECD project … Continued
The “Economic Recovery in Jenin District” is a 4-year Drosos-funded project with an overall goal to sustainably improve the income prospects for marginalised groups in the Jenin District. In pursuit of this over-arching goal, the project presents an innovative partnership and governance arrangement to establish the first of its kind incubator, “IDEA incubator” that supports … Continued
Shuraako, a program of One Earth Future (OEF), has been operating throughout the Somali region since 2012 with offices in Hargeisa, Garowe, and Mogadishu. Shuraako, which means “partnership” in Somali, works in conflict-affected areas and undeserved small and medium enterprise (SME) markets to develop a more resilient and responsible private sector. We connect entrepreneurs with … Continued
The Open Government Partnership, a global multi-stakeholder partnership, brings together government reformers and civil society leaders to create action plans that make governments more inclusive, responsive and accountable. Since it was founded in 2011, OGP has grown from 8 to 79 OGP participating countries, 20 local governments and thousands of civil society representatives that have … Continued
The main challenge for developing countries is to be able to capture their fair share of much needed tax revenue to finance their sustainable development goals (SDGs). OECD conservatively estimates revenue losses from BEPS at USD 100-240 billion annually, or the equivalent of 4-10% of global corporate income tax revenues. Over the last 50 years, … Continued
Our democracies are awash in digital disinformation. It manipulates political viewpoint, distorts electoral outcomes, and threatens the integrity of self-government rooted in rational public debate. This phenomenon accompanies a paradigm shift in information markets as the Internet displaces traditional media as the primary distribution channel for news. We now stand at an inflection point. Our … Continued
Antarctica2020 is a group of influencers from the world of sport, politics, business, media, and science building high-level political leadership for the full and effective protection of the Southern Ocean. Comprised of 25 member countries and the EU, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) aims to establish a network of … Continued
The Business for Inclusive Growth platform aims to advance the international inclusive growth agenda and enhance the corporate impact on inclusiveness and sustainability. It will do this by identifying complimentary business actions and public policies that promote inclusive growth; understand the “business case” and which factors influence adoption rates of such actions; encourage additional companies … Continued
The world suffers from a global democratic deficit and accountability shortfall, while veto power in the UN limits globalgovernance innovation. At the same time, the unsustainable economy needs a sustainable competitor. Global philanthropy can overcome these hurdles and create new, democratic, sustainable systems. We propose a 3-step solution: 1) A UN resolution on philanthropy, 2) … Continued
