In this issue, reimagining development in the Least Developed Countries, land investments, accountability and the law and mainstreaming biodiversity and development.
Reimagining development in the Least Developed Countries
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could provide a real opportunity for radical transformation in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Ahead of a dialogue event in London on 13 June, view a series of expert interviews with leaders, experts, and civil society representatives from the LDCs. The interviews and videos discuss the challenges and opportunities that the SDGs create for LDCs, and to seek ways forward above and beyond the current debate on implementation.
News and blogs
Towards an inclusive blue economy
In his new blog, IIED director Andrew Norton explains why action in policy and practice is needed to ensure the many benefits from oceans, seas and coasts are available to all.
Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh: a story of loss and damage avoided
The recent wave of land deals for agribusiness investments has highlighted the widespread demand for greater accountability in the governance of land and investment. Legal frameworks influence opportunities for accountability, and recourse to law has featured prominently in grassroots responses to the land deals.
Drawing on comparative socio-legal research in Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal, these reports explore how the law enables, or constrains, accountability in investment processes. The reports develop a conceptual framework for understanding accountability; assess how national law in the three countries influences opportunities for accountability; and provide pointers for research and action. We have also published a synthesis report that draws on the lessons from Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal.
New publications this month
This new report, Pro poor, inclusive green growth demonstrates how green growth can address some of the drivers of poverty and social exclusion. Published by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in association with IIED and the Green Economy Coalition (GEC), the report stresses that to be effective green growth strategies will need to strengthen institutional and governance structures and respond to people’s needs.
Land investments, accountability and the law: Lessons from West Africa, draws on comparative socio-legal research in Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal and explores how the law enables, or constrains, accountability in investment processes. The report develops a conceptual framework for understanding accountability; assesses how national law in the three countries influences opportunities for accountability; and provides pointers for research and action.
This new working paper examines gender roles in building climate resilience in Hue City. Participatory research was conducted in 12 wards using the City Resilience Framework to engage with local authorities, people and city planners. Hue City has its own special identity that significantly influences its resilience to climate change: health and well-being have been improved by investment in healthcare.
Stories of change: mainstreaming biodiversity and development
Getting biodiversity concerns into the policies and plans of government ministries and private sector companies can take many years to achieve, taking energy and determination to bring the right people together. IIED and the UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre worked with African countries as they revised their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs). Read how five African countries are finding new ways to mainstream biodiversity into policy and planning for development.
Job vacancies
Assistant coordinator
IIED is seeking an enthusiastic administrator who enjoys providing administrative, finance and communications support. The post holder will assist the group coordinators in the provision of administrative, communications and finance support to the Sustainable Markets Group. Closing date: 4pm on Wednesday 15 June 2016
Receptionist (x2)
Our London reception service is the global, local and internal face of IIED. We are looking to recruit two people, one on a permanent basis and one fixed-term, to provide a seamless reception service – to represent who we are and what we do according to our mission and values. Closing date: 4pm on Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Senior media officer
An experienced media professional is sought to play a leading role in shaping, delivering and monitoring IIED’s media strategy. Closing date: 10am on Wednesday, 29 June 2016
