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Global standards would curb conflict mineral trade

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INTERNATIONAL

As part of the meeting, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a joint forum with the OECD to address a key problem facing the diamond industry -- the absence of universal…

Climate funds could boost Africa's economic prospects

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AFRICA

Outlook for climate change support for Africa.

Carbon offsets face credibility issues globally

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INTERNATIONAL

This system is at the heart of corporate ‘net zero’ pledges. However, offsets are also controversial, with critics claiming that they are not just ineffective, but sometimes even…

Middle East refugee return would destabilise situation

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MIDDLE EAST

Regional host countries are increasingly calling for the voluntary or forced return of Syrian refugees at a time when Western countries are distracted by the flow of Ukrainian…

President’s absence will blunt Nigerian foreign policy

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's foreign policy priorities

Regulators will struggle to tackle data harvesting

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INTERNATIONAL

Some regulators, primarily in Europe and China, are cracking down on private firms collecting large volumes of users’ personal data and processing them for new purposes without…

'Paris rules' will drive global climate progress

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INTERNATIONAL

COP22 has been dubbed "the COP of action, adaptation and Africa". It is a key opportunity to build confidence in the system of global cooperation adopted at the Paris Climate…

Venezuelan PDVSA's swap will not halt default fears

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VENEZUELA

There has been a cold reaction from investors to the proposed voluntary bond swap by PDVSA. Under the offer, which expires on October 14, PDVSA will exchange 7 billion dollars in…

Regulatory uncertainty will hold back green bonds

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INTERNATIONAL

The outlook for green bond financial instruments.

ASEAN-China Framework deal makes symbolic progress

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ASEAN/CHINA

The CoC would codify principles and processes to guide states’ activities and control incidents in the contested sea. The framework’s adoption at the ministerial level is a small…