investment

How Europe can invest for good in Africa

23 November 2017

Europe's new plan for investing in Africa will see EU development support being channelled through private companies. Here we look at what the EU must do to ensure those funds actually go to the people aid is meant to help.
The time is now

10 May 2016

Africa is losing billions to corruption, poorly negotiated deals and tax dodging. Leaders must listen to their people. They must crack down on tax dodging and maximize progressive revenues to create a more human economy for Africa.
Oxfam verdict on the World Bank/IMF Spring meetings

18 April 2015

At the close of the 2015 Spring meetings, Oxfam reacts to the summary of the event.
European Commission risks putting business profits before the needs of the world’s poorest

13 May 2014

The European Commission’s new plan to boost the role of the private sector in development cooperation could put efforts to reduce poverty second to the interests of European companies, said leading
Risky Business

17 April 2012

The past ten years have seen a surge in a new type of development lending, in which development finance institutions (DFIs) provide funding through financial intermediaries (FIs) rather tha
Oxfam warns that modern day land rush is forcing thousands into greater poverty

22 September 2011

Oxfam today launches a major new report highlighting the growing pace of land deals brokered around the world, often to the peril of poor communities who lose their homes and livelihoods – sometimes violently – with no prior consultation, compensation or means of appeal.
Land and Power

22 September 2011

The new wave of land deals is not the new investment in agriculture that millions had been waiting for. The poorest people are being hardest hit as competition for land intensifies.
Making Growth Inclusive

27 April 2011

Growth is back on the development agenda, promoted by bilateral and multilateral donors, and the G20, as the most effective way to lift people out of poverty.
Better Returns in a Better World

18 November 2010

This paper summarizes a two-year research engagement project with the investment community on their rol
Investors could do more to reduce poverty

18 November 2010

Institutional investors should implement and publicly report on a responsible investment policy that addresses poverty and development issues according to a new report by Oxfam launched today.