Forty-odd years after neoliberalism took hold it’s clear it doesn’t work. In fact, it never had either a robust theory or the data to back up its claims. Time to introduce a new, more freeing capitalism that allows all people to live up to their potential. That’s what I do in my…

EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks #oott reuters.com/business/autos…

Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) can help governments tackle big #mining issues that can be overlooked by project-level approaches.

This week we are presenting a new report on #SEAforMining at #IAIA24 , alongside our NCEA partners.

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Many parallels between 'made in Ethiopia' and 'made in Mexico' Chinese products - nearshoring and security shoring emerging as new frontiers of US-China rivalry?

China's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, announced that Beijing will cancel a very small portion of Harare's estimated $2.1 billion of outstanding debt to Chinese creditors.
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📉Prices for some critical minerals have recently taken steep declines. Our new blog explains how variable royalties can be a good fiscal tool for countries facing price volatility.

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#mining #criticalminerals #royalties #tax #tax ation

The project is being re-tendered from scratch. Hasn’t even started. How is it “progressing well” and up for commissioning in just 6 years?

Case studies like US CHIPS Act & others show how governments can set a clear green direction & attach socially beneficial conditions to contracts with the private sector. Time to design new wave of industrial strategy w public value at the center.

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🎉 Exciting news alert! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest project, funded by IDRC | CRDI

Over 3 years, we will be conducting research on the Governance of Climate Risk-Induced Displacement in Southern Africa.

Delving into case studies from Malawi,…

Climate-induced migration offers both challenges & opportunities for women and girls.

While it has exacerbated vulnerabilities, it has also offered opportunities for more decision -making.

IOM is supporting women and girls in climate adaptation.

My Recommended #BookOfTheWeek : As discussions on the value of natural resources rage, the focus on Mining Law, Economic Policy & challenges for mining in Africa is inescapable. Prof Hudson Mtegha & Akua Debra did a marvellous editorial job to bring this volume together. Dive in!

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The President the African Development Bank, Akinwumi A. Adesina, is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for Africa's rich supplies of oil or critical minerals used in smartphones and electric car batteries, deals that have helped China gain control over mineral mining in…

New report just released by World Bank Africa says horticulture is one of Zimbabwe’s best competitive advantages. Jo Abbot of UKinZimbabwe 🇬🇧 🇿🇼 spoke today about our great partnership to support sustainable, shared growth for Zimbabwean horticulture 🇿🇼🇬🇧

⁦We are delighted to announce that ⁦EITI International⁩ has signed a five-year MOU with USAID to solidify our mutual commitments to tackle #governance and #corruption risks in the extractives sector linkedin.com/posts/mrobinso…

African leaders call for equity over minerals used for clean energy.

To avoid injustices and extractivism of fossil fuel operations, African leaders are calling for better controls on the dash for minerals and metals needed for clean energy transition.

theguardian.com/environment/20…

🇨🇦 Will you be at #PDAC2024 ?

A team from the Secretariat will be in attendance to participate in sessions and connect with members.

Please join us at our next CAS Seminar, Wednesday 28th February, for the following book launch 'Migration, Crisis and Temporality at the Zimbabwe-South Africa Border' with Dr Kudakwashe Vanyoro, at 3.30pm. Hybrid event. Online and In person. All welcome.

Part of a study at @CSEP on India-Africa Strategic Partnerships on Critical Minerals. To learn about the lithium ecosystem in Zimbabwe, travelled to Harare, Bulawayo, Gwanda & Insiza, meeting w stakeholders. Also, participated in the 30th Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.