Making markets work in fragile settings
Shekhar AnandOxfam OPT’s Economic Justice team shares four lessons learned from their market system development (MSD) work with small-scale farmers in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian …
Should companies act when civic freedoms are under attack?
Mauricio Lazala and Ana ZbonaMauricio Lazala and Ana Zbona, from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, discuss how companies can help support civic freedoms and human rights defenders in the countries where they …
Davos is here again
Duncan GreenDuncan Green summarises Oxfam’s new report.
Solar study lamps in Sierra Leone
Kevin JohnstoneRenewable Energy Policy Advisor, Kevin Johnstone, outlines some of the educational benefits of solar study lamp campaigns, and their potential to achieve much more. The cost of night studies Sometimes …
Fairer procurement: The equitable business tool
Alex MaitlandToday, Oxfam launches a new procurement tool to help buying teams source products from fairer businesses. Alex Maitland, who developed the tool, describes the unique approach we have taken, and …
Can selling water and sanitation services to people living in poverty be inclusive and equitable?
Tom WildmanTom Wildman, Oxfam GB’s Senior Advisor on WASH Market Development, outlines the debate that took place at this year’s Water & Health Conference, and summarises the key areas where differing …
Oxfam and Burberry: Moving ‘beyond audit’ to impact
Rachel WilshawEngaging with Burberry as a ‘critical friend’ has helped Oxfam to understand barriers and opportunities for better workers’ rights. Rachel Wilshaw describes how collaboration has enabled us to innovate and test …
Investing in women’s entrepreneurship is not enough
Caroline Ashley, Dr Miranda Morgan, Thalia Kidder and Fabian LlinaresAhead of the Gender Smart Investing Summit, Caroline Ashley, Miranda Morgan, Thalia Kidder and Fabian Llinares set out Oxfam’s top tips for gender-smart investing. So you want to invest in women and …
Why is Oxfam campaigning against ALDI?
Rachel WilshawWhen Oxfam scored major supermarkets according to their public policies and practices that prevent human suffering, ALDI came bottom. As part of our #BehindtheBarcodes campaign, Rachel Wilshaw explains why they …