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Case study

Community based disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka: A compendium of good practices

01/06/2013

1 documents

20 pages long

Languages: English

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The compendium presents good practices of the community based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) approach implemented under a Disaster Preparedness project in the North and East of Sri Lanka, supported by the Disaster Preparedness ECHO (DIPECHO). Learning drawn from the project can be replicated and built into future interventions. The compendium also highlights the post-conflict scenario, […]

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Briefing paper

Behind the Brands: Food justice and the ‘Big 10’ food and beverage companies

26/02/2013

8 documents

52 pages long

Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Over the past century, powerful food and beverage companies have enjoyed unprecedented commercial success. But these companies have grown prosperous while the millions who supply the land, labor and water needed for their products face increased hardship. Now, a rapidly changing environment, affected communities and an increasingly savvy consumer base are pushing the industry to […]

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Evaluation report

The Enterprise Development Programme Annual Review 2012

25/01/2013

1 documents

29 pages long

Languages: English

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This report offers a cumulative picture of Oxfam’s Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) over the last four years. It also marks the continuing evolution of the initiative as it builds on the learning, challenges and achievements of this pilot model that aims to create economic opportunities for some of the world’s poorest communities.

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Guidelines and toolkits

Ending Violence Against Women: An Oxfam guide

30/11/2012

4 documents

32 pages long

Languages: English

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Violence against women and girls (VAW) is a global epidemic: according to UN estimates, one in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence because she is a woman. Oxfam views VAW as human-rights violation and as a major obstacle to women’s and girls’ development. Through its advocacy and programmes, Oxfam envisions a safe […]

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Discussion paper

Private Investment in Agriculture: Why it’s essential, and what’s needed

25/09/2012

4 documents

15 pages long

Languages: English

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Massive investment in agriculture is desperately needed to help fix the broken food system. Private sector investment can play a vital role in delivering inclusive economic growth, environmental sustainability and poverty reduction. However, in order to do so, it must be adequately regulated and should adhere to some key principles, such as focusing on local […]

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Journal article

Practising Buddhism in a development context: Sri Lanka’s Sarvódaya movement

01/08/2012

7 pages long

Free access through journal website

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Development practice should be centred on human relations governed by a spirit of cooperation, kindness and compassion, rather than on purely economic concerns. The Sarvódaya Shramadána movement, a grassroots Buddhist-based development movement in Sri Lanka, emphasises that development practices should be more closely aligned with religious resources and principles in order to achieve a balanced […]

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Journal article

Beyond participation: making enterprise development really work for women

23/03/2012

15 pages long

Free access through journal website

Beyond participation: making enterprise development really work for women

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Oxfam has been involved in sustainable livelihoods and enterprise development since the 1960s, gaining practical experience in setting up businesses that deliver social as well as economic development. Since we believe that gender inequality is one of the greatest barriers to poverty eradication worldwide, over the last three years we have been piloting an innovative […]

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Case study

Women Leading Change: Experiences promoting women’s empowerment, leadership, and gender justice

21/03/2012

1 documents

80 pages long

Languages: English

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Four case studies describe experiences from Cambodia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Indonesia in promoting women’s political and economic empowerment and leadership. Drawn from Oxfam partner organizations which operate in unique environments and have their own approaches, the case studies reveal a number of common themes. They describe the context in which women live, what […]

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Issue briefing

Gender equality: it’s your business

06/03/2012

1 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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This Briefing for Business is intended for senior managers in global and national companies, especially those retailing and producing food and fast-moving consumer goods, and which source goods or labour in developing countries. Although many companies already do much to protect human rights in their operations and value chains, there is more that they can […]

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Briefing paper

Crises in a New World Order: Challenging the humanitarian project

07/02/2012

8 documents

32 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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In 2010, vast humanitarian crises from Haiti to Pakistan almost overwhelmed the international system’s ability to respond. Despite years of reform, UN agencies, donors, and international NGOs (INGOs) struggled to cope. In 2011, Somalia yet again saw a response too little and too late, driven by media attention, not a timely, impartial assessment of human […]

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