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governance

January 7, 2021

World Bank expects global economy to expand by 4% in 2021

The World Bank Group has issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year.
May 1, 2020

European Commission commits to new rules to regulate supply chains

Global Witness says the announcement has the potential to be a game changer in how companies protect people and the planet.
September 12, 2019

Unity, fellowship and the future on agenda as WCC leadership convenes

The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee met in Geneva on 10-11 September 2019 in preparation for the WCC 11th Assembly in 2021.
June 15, 2019

End corruption to protect human rights in Sudan, says Transparency International

Corruption charges against Omar al-Bashir should be the first step in an anti-corruption process built on democratic institutions and respect for human rights, says Transparency International.
May 31, 2019

Over fifty MPs write to the Chancellor calling for greater loan transparency

Over fifty MPs from every party have written to the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, calling for action to strengthen transparency around loans to governments at this year’s G20 Finance Ministers meeting.
May 1, 2019

Churches urged to declare climate emergency

Green Christian is asking anyone who has access to their church's national decision-making process to propose a Declaration of Climate Emergency through their church's governance structures.
March 9, 2019

'Historic' EU agreement on investor due diligence

Investors will need to address the adverse impact of their investment decisions on people and planet.
March 3, 2019

Anti-corruption group welcomes public asset declarations by Sri Lanka politicians

Their action is a welcome step towards changing the political culture of the country, said the global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International.
January 16, 2019

NAO report on local authority governance calls for improved oversight

The government should improve its oversight of the local governance system to help local authorities cope with increasing financial and demand pressures, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
September 28, 2018

HMP The Mount struggling with 'significant difficulties'

Inspectors found the prison was struggling to overcome significant difficulties, including high levels of and staff shortages.