16 September 2019
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Opinion
Four priorities for global Britain, brexit or no brexit
While debates rage on about the UK’s relationship with the European Union, interwoven with discussions about a possible general election, I believe it is important to look beyond the short-term and focus on the future of Britain’s role in the world. Here are four ways the UK Government can...
13 September 2019
Opinion
Donor interventions toward public authority in Jordan and Lebanon
The Syrian Crisis has caused the influx of over 900,000 refugees to Lebanon and over 650,000 to Jordan as of June 2019. In Jordan, 80% of Syrian refugees live outside of established refugee camps, while Lebanon adopted a policy against encampment altogether. As such, refugees in both countries...
12 September 2019
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Opinion
Microfinanced land-grabs and abuses in Cambodia are no surprise
One day people may wonder how anyone thought that lending money at high interest rates would empower the poor. Yet since the 1980s, the small, high-interest loans that were initially known as microcredit, have been a staple of global development agencies’ toolkits. The non-profit microfinance...
6 September 2019
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2 September 2019
Opinion
Who’s governing in cities in Jordan and Lebanon?
For decades, Jordanian and Lebanese cities have been witnessing a rapid growth and urban sprawl. Disparities have grown with chronically under-serviced neighbourhoods hosting large numbers of vulnerable individuals, hosts and refugees, living in precarious formal and informal...
30 August 2019
Opinion
Six reasons why we need to move beyond interfaith dialogue if we are serious about redress for victims of violence based on religion or belief
On International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Mariz Tadros, Director of the Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development reflects on why we need to move on from high-level interfaith dialogue initiatives to address the urgent and...
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