Policy Analysis

To put it simply, this is a space for our policy experts to wonk out—after all, some issues can only be tackled with technical expertise on niche subjects. IISD's team understands the importance of effective commentary and the ways in which it can lead to transformative policy change in the real world. 

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Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda

Jane Nalunga and Jonathan Lubega examine Uganda's agricultural subsidies, offering recommendations for redesigning them to foster sustainability.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act

Ranja Sengupta explores the socio-economic impact of agricultural subsidies in India and underscores the need for effective policy adjustments.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

Challenges to Fostering Low-Carbon Agriculture Through Public Policies and Support in Brazil

Leila Harfuch, Rodrigo C. A. Lima, and Gustavo Dantas Lobo examine how low-carbon agriculture policies can balance production with conservation for more sustainable agriculture in Brazil.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

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Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in transport infrastructure can offer significant efficiency gains compared to public procurement options—in the right circumstances. The gains accrue from allocating to the private sector those risks they are better able to handle than the public sector, such as those associated with construction costs.
Policy Analysis July 20, 2018

Big Data for Resilience

Summary of a recent event looking at the links between Big Data, resilience and achieving long-term development goals, and the implications for practitioners, policy-makers and researchers.
Policy Analysis June 27, 2018

Gender-Responsive Climate Action

What does gender-responsive climate action look like? Expert commentary on achieving gender-responsive climate action through women’s empowerment, inclusive policy-making and other innovative practices.
Policy Analysis June 8, 2018

Global Infrastructure Facility: Making climate-smart infrastructure bankable

There are many drivers of climate change, but few would disagree that energy infrastructure built according to “business-as-usual” standards is a major one. The Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) is playing a positive role by preparing bankable, climate-smart projects that help countries build low-carbon energy infrastructure and encourage greater energy-efficiency measures.
Policy Analysis May 29, 2018

The PPP Concerto

There are good reasons why privately financed infrastructure projects become significantly more expensive – and slower to complete – than planners anticipate. One solution is to bring in private financing only after a project is completed.
Policy Analysis May 3, 2018

A wish list for an environmentally friendly NAFTA

The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been progressing along a very rocky path, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico all threatening at one point or another to exit the pact. But slow progress is being made toward a new agreement.
Policy Analysis April 17, 2018