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Peru mining policy will seek consensus not conflict

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PERU

New Mining Minister Miguel Inchaustegui is committed to promoting a modus vivendi between mining companies and the communities that have so frequently opposed mining development…

COVID-19 crisis risks deeper European rifts on privacy

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EUROPE

New privacy guidelines.

France will struggle to refocus its Sahel strategy

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FRANCE

Although France officially highlights the multilateral, multidimensional aspects of its operations in the Sahel, in practice the emphasis is on 'kinetic' operations and body…

Addis agenda lays down funding task for multilaterals

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INTERNATIONAL

Financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Research funding cuts will curb recovery in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Financial constraints on public research and development (R&D) have been worsening over years. The suspension of tax-free imports in late May adds further uncertainty to ongoing…

Multilateral governance will advance despite obstacles

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INTERNATIONAL

Reforming the multilateral development banks.

Pressure for development results to rise in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Public-private development partnerships in Guatemala.

COVID-19 tech will expand surveillance state in China

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CHINA

COVID-19 and the surveillance state.

Colombia will push for crop substitution

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COLOMBIA

New anti-drug policies are designed to encourage coca producers to switch to alternative crops and provide mechanisms for them to become landowners. Alternative development…

Iranian anger at US pandemic sanctions may be enduring

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IRAN

Public health structures were developed and expanded over four decades of war and isolation, allowing them to mobilise effectively against COVID-19 despite the negative impacts of…