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GLOBAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLATFORM

Background and Rationale

The humanitarian context in South Africa and across the Southern African region continues to be shaped by overlapping and intensifying challenges, including climate-related…

  • IFRC
3 min read
In times of crisis, and with humanitarian funding in decline, the outlook for women and girls will be devastating. Photo: File
FUNDING

As humanitarian funding declines, investing in preparedness is essential

Being prepared is not only economically sound, it is essential for people’s well-being and safety

  • Marietta Wildt & Mathias Gakwerere
4 min read
Al-Shabab has particularly profited from the illegal export of charcoal, said UN special representative for Somalia Nicholas Kay. (AFP)
AL SHABAB

Controls on remittances risk driving financial flows to Somalia underground

The regulations aim to prevent money laundering and financing terror organisations, but implementing them is proving to be difficult

  • Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime
8 min read