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This briefing argues that weak Treasury guidelines for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit could increase wholesale electricity prices for consumers. It advocates for the strict application of three pillars—additionality, deliverability, and hourly matching—to ensure that new electrolyzer demand is offset by new clean generation, preventing the price spikes associated with large-scale electricity loads like cryptocurrency mining.

A rapid assessment by FSD Africa and FCDO Sudan analyzing the collapse of agri-food and payment systems in Sudan due to ongoing conflict, proposing targeted resilience-building interventions to combat acute food insecurity affecting over 20 million people.

The FSD Africa Data Protection Policy (Version November 2023) establishes the framework for the collection, storage, and processing of personal data to ensure compliance with legal obligations, primarily the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019. The policy applies to all FSD Africa stakeholders, including board members, employees, and grant recipients, and defines the organization's role as a Data Controller.

The FSD Africa Online Privacy Policy (Version November 2023) outlines how Financial Sector Deepening Africa and FSD Africa (Investments) Limited collect, process, and store personal data from website users and consultants. The policy establishes compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, and details the types of data collected, the legal bases for processing, and the rights of data subjects.

This research paper by FSD Africa analyzes the integration of gender strategies within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of 31 African countries. Using the IUCN's Environment and Gender Information (EGI) framework, the study finds that while most African NDCs mention gender, there is a significant lack of gender analysis, sex-disaggregated data, and gender-responsive budgeting. The paper highlights a disconnect between the mobilization of climate finance and gender intentionality, noting that countries with high funding levels often fail to prioritize gender-responsive budgets.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and structural inequality. It defines a UBIG as a government commitment to ensure every adult has a minimum income level to meet basic needs, provided as a right through regular cash transfers. The document asserts that while a UBIG is not a standalone solution, it can improve health, education, and gender equality when paired with complementary macroeconomic frameworks and public services.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, inequality, and unemployment. It defines UBIG as a government commitment to ensure all adults receive a minimum amount of money to meet basic needs, framing it as a fundamental right under the South African constitution and international covenants.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and high unemployment. It defines UBIG as a government commitment to ensure all adults receive a basic income to meet essential needs, framing it as a fundamental right aligned with the South African Constitution and international covenants.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa to combat extreme poverty, hunger, and high unemployment. It positions UBIG as a constitutional right and a tool for economic growth, gender equality, and social cohesion, while acknowledging that it must be part of a broader policy framework including industrial policy and universal public services.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) is more effective than targeted grants for poverty alleviation, particularly in South Africa. It contends that targeting systems are administratively complex, expensive, and frequently exclude the very people they intend to help, whereas a universal system ensures broader coverage and reduces administrative burdens.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) is superior to targeted social grants in South Africa. It contends that targeting mechanisms often exclude the most needy due to administrative failures and complex application processes, whereas a universal system ensures basic needs are met for all adults, reduces government administrative burdens, and promotes social cohesion.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) argues for the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa. It compares universal systems against targeted social grants, asserting that universal systems are more effective at reaching the poor, reducing administrative costs, and promoting social cohesion, whereas targeted systems often exclude a significant portion of the intended beneficiaries due to bureaucratic hurdles and inaccurate data.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) can promote gender equality and social cohesion in South Africa by providing a guaranteed financial floor for all adults, reducing dependence on male partners, and fostering community inclusion.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG)—defined as a continuous government payment or provision forS provided to all residents to meet basic needs—can improve gender equality and social cohesion. It highlights how UBIG can reduce poverty and financial dependence for women, decrease intimate partner violence, and lower crime rates, provided the payments are unconditional and universal rather than targeted.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) empowers individuals to build sustainable livelihoods and stimulates local economic growth through investment and a multiplier effect on consumption.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice explains how a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) can empower individuals to escape poverty and stimulate local economies. It argues that providing a guaranteed basic income allows people to invest in productive activities and creates a 'multiplier effect' that benefits the broader economy, drawing on evidence from various global cash transfer programs.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) presents the results of macroeconomic modelling conducted with Applied Development Research Solutions (ADRS) on the fiscal viability of implementing a Guaranteed Universal Basic Income (UBIG) in South Africa between 2023 and 2030. The document argues that a UBIG is both affordable and sustainable, projecting positive impacts on economic growth, poverty reduction, and unemployment.

This report, commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and authored by the Delphi Group, analyzes the economic contributions and growth potential of the natural infrastructure sector in the Canadian Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). It quantifies current jobs and GDP and models future growth based on different public investment scenarios to strengthen the business case for nature-based water solutions.

This appendix details the research methodology, definitional framework, and economic forecasting used to assess the natural infrastructure sector in the Canadian Prairies. It establishes a statistical framework based on NAICS codes to quantify the sector's current economic impact and projects growth through 2030 under three different investment scenarios.

This report examines parental leave policies within the large-scale mining sector, comparing international standards, national laws across 12 countries, and the specific policies of major mining companies. It highlights a discrepancy between formal policies and the actual workplace culture, which often contributes to a "leaky pipeline" where women leave the industry at earlier career stages.