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BSR Insight Article: Mining in Latin America: Navigating the Divide Between National Policies and Local Opinion
Alejandra Martin, Manager, Advisory Services
After decades of moderate activity, most countries in Latin America have experienced a dramatic increase in mining operations due to attractive metals prices and the need to generate more government revenue. In just the last decade, the value of mining in Latin America tripled from US$90.1 billion in 2001 to US$305.8 billion in 2011. While the mining boom is not limited to the region, the activity in Latin America presents a range of unique challenges and opportunities to mining companies and other stakeholders. Specifically, BSR has seen two important trends: Read more
BSR Insight Article: HERfinance: Empowering Workers in the Supply Chain Through Financial Inclusion
Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services
A few months ago, my colleagues and I visited a number of factories in India to launch BSR’s new HERfinance initiative, which aims to bring low-income workers into the formal financial system and help them better manage their incomes. Read more
BSR Insight Article: Size Wise: Where Small Suppliers Fit Into a Sustainable Supply Chain
Laura Ediger, Associate Director, Advisory Services
Sometimes, small is better. Read more
BSR Insight Article: Four Human Rights Issues Every Food and Agriculture Company Needs to Understand
Peter Nestor, Manager, Advisory Services
When the United Nations endorsed the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights 18 months ago, businesses in nearly every industry took a more serious look at their human rights impacts. For food, beverage, and agriculture companies, labor rights are often the most well-understood and critical human rights risks. But a holistic approach to assessing human rights will uncover several other potential impacts that are often overlooked. Read more
Blog: Focus on Cairo: Sustainable Urban Growth Amid Transition and Uncertainty
Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services Julia Beier, Associate, Advisory Services
The latest in our series on sustainable urban growth explores what this looks like in Egypt, where a dramatic political landscape makes partnering with government a challenge. Read more →
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