Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Electrify Africa Act of 2014, confirming the existence of a broad, bi-partisan consensus in favor of supporting U.S. direct investment in Africa’s energy sector. The bill, which now heads to the Senate, seeks to establish a “comprehensive United States Government
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Wildlife Conservation Efforts Spark Public-Private Partnerships in Africa
Throughout Africa, governments and private organizations are partnering to conserve Africa’s endangered wildlife. Wildlife conservation’s appeal stems not only from ideals of social responsibility, but also from diverse economic interests. These interests stimulate a variety of business partnerships, including public-private ones, in Africa’s wildlife conservation.
- The Economics of Conservation
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Innovative Solutions for E-Waste Management in Africa
Electrical and electronic waste (“e-waste”), which includes discarded technology equipment and parts, contains contaminants that are hazardous to human health and the environment. E-waste management is a growing concern for a number of African countries which, in addition to generating e-waste domestically, also receive millions of tons of (often illegally…
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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Invalidates Key Part of Conflict Minerals Rule
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On April 14, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its long-awaited opinion in the challenge brought by industry groups to the SEC’s conflict minerals reporting rule under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The court agreed with…
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