New Publication Examines the Effects of Private Military and Security Companies

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Apr
Our latest research brief, The 1%: Doing Business With Proxy Military Companies, authored by Associate Researcher Robin van der Lugt, examines how these entities — termed 'proxy military companies' — have reshaped warfare, international law, and global stability. Unlike conventional PMSCs, these groups are not independent security contractors operating in competitive markets.
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NDC 3.0 in Action: NDC Partnership Member Country Submissions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Apr
Most countries that have submitted an NDC to date are members of the NDC Partnership
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UNV Offer of Support for Myanmar Earthquake Crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Apr
Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, a coordinated effort involving local volunteers, affected communities, civil society organisations, and both local and international humanitarian workers has been initiated to assist millions of individuals impacted by the disaster.
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IDSDP2025: Submissions from the sport for peace community

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08Apr
For the 2025 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), sportanddev issued a call for input. Sport for development organisations from around the world responded to three questions. Read the summaries below for insight into the work being done using sport to promote positive social outcomes.
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Tracing the Impact of Ireland's Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Apr
In October 2022, Ireland held its first Children and Young People’s Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, which ran in parallel to a national citizens' assembly taking place with the adult population.
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UNDP: A new architecture for public institutions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Apr
The 2023/24 Human Development Report calls for a rethinking of institutions to make them more people-centred, inclusive and future-oriented.
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FORD FOUNDATION: 2025 Global Fellows

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Apr
The Ford Global Fellowship is a $50 million, 10-year investment that aims to connect and support the next generation of leaders from around the world who are advancing innovative solutions to end inequality.
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Sussex Development LecturesThe Caribbean reparation movement and the politics of responsibility: mapping new pathways

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 07Apr
9 April 2025 16:00–17:30 Institute of Development Studies Online on Zoom.(UK TIME)
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Reporting Accountability February 2025(FROM WB Accountability Mechanism)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 04Apr
Highlights of recent publications from independent accountability mechanisms, development finance banks, and institutions and civil society organizations working in the field of accountability
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CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 04Apr
April 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm UTC+1 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), in collaboration with the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), invites professional social workers worldwide to participate in an upcoming Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course titled Understanding Care and Support Systems ...
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