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International human rights law focuses on the rights of individuals, and emphasis is on the protection of the individuals inherent dignity and worth. Collective…
Collective vs. Individual Rights
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Non-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination…
Equality of Opportunity
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The distinction between the subject and object in law is a very important element in law because it sets the scene for much of the structural discrimination that has…
Subject in Law vs. Object in Law
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In this chapter, Jeffrey Sachs proposes a 10-point agenda that cities should follow to catalyze sustainable development, and outlines some of the pros and cons of…
The 10-point Agenda for 21st Century Cities
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1 in 3 women will suffer from or feel threatened by violence, including sexual violence and the fear of violence. This is not confined to a particular region or culture.…
Conceptualizations of Violence and Legal…
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What are the key elements of a legal framework for the extractive sector? These can include a country's constitution (for example, laying out who owns natural…
Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Extractive…
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Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and economist David Daokui Li as they discuss Professor Li’s brilliant new book, China's World View: Demystifying China to…
Conversation with David Daokui Li, China's…
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This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on October 28, 2020. Oil and mining sector corruption has led to political strife and billions lost in public…
Tackling Extractive Sector Corruption in Unstable…
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The regulation and enforcement of the oceans is very difficult. The Law of the Sea Convention and other landmark legal instruments have brought important progress over…
Governing Global Commons
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In this opening session, Alberto Reyes places contracts in the context of a country’s overall legal and policy framework. What are the differences between…
The Legal Framework and Roles of Contracts
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Join Professors Jeffrey Sachs and Orlando Figes, historian and author of The Crimean War: A History (2012) and his new book, The Story of Russia (2022), in a fascinating…
Conversation with Orlando Figes, The Story of…
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The extractive sector is famously prone to corruption. Resource rich countries on average score far worse than their non-resource rich peers on measures of corruption.…
Corruption Trends in the Extractive Sector
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This chapter covers international laws that can impact the governance of natural resources. Trade law is one example, as it can require governments not to restrict…
International Law and the Extractive Industries
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Why are strong, well-drafted legal frameworks not effectively or consistently enforced? This chapter details challenges such as low levels of capacity within government,…
Implementation and Monitoring Legal Frameworks
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While each negotiation is different, the challenges they present for government negotiators are often similar. In this session, Solongoo Bayarsaikhan discusses internal…
The Negotiation
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A successful contract depends on its implementation, monitoring and ability to survive in an ever-changing environment. Solongoo Bayarsaikhan looks at the work that…
Implementing a Contract after Negotiation
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