Great webinar from Innovation Forum on how corporates can tackle modern slavery through procurement policies that take social risk into account #modernslavery itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/web…

We would like to thank Partner Africa our #Sedex19 conference sponsor for sponsoring the Sedex programme! If you haven't registered for the Sedex annual conference, there is still time to register here!: bit.ly/2Txu3iG

#thevalueofresponsible #responsiblesourcing #ethicaltrade

Very interesting piece that touches on how the health & safety of female workers is often neglected in the workplace, due to male-focused design. #invisiblewomen #genderbias #design #healthandsafety #audit #ethicalbusiness theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

"It's about finding that sweet spot between delivering the social outcome, the development outcome, and the commercial opportunity..." Thoughts on the importance of innovation in the development sector from Magdalena Banasiak of DFID via Devex devex.com/news/q-a-dfid-…

Businesses looking to secure public sector contracts will need to do more to help improve society, the #UKgovernment is set to announce. Ministers want firms to tackle issues like #modernslavery and #climatechange via BBC News (UK) bbc.co.uk/news/business-… #humanrights #sustainability

One week to go until #Sedex19! Please stop by our booth to learn more about our auditing and consulting services, and how we can help you raise the bar in #responsiblesourcing

#equalitymeansbusiness

We loved this article about Congolese musicians teaching street children to rap in Goma. "But in a place where music is as ingrained as hardship and war, tunes with a message retain the power to inspire people and change lives." economist.com/books-and-arts…

38 of 54 African countries have sea access and profit from maritime fishing, yet, the continent has a propensity to import 🐟. How can that be changed? By promoting fish farming among value chains and improving youth entrepreneurship 🎣 RT if you agree!

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#NewsInBrief: 'Coal is on the way out': study finds fossil fuel now pricier than solar or wind theguardian.com/environment/20…

Keywords that summarize pathways to accelerating #Africa's integration: - Inclusivity; - Leadership; - Capacity; - Political, social & economic integration; - Private Sector; - National strategies RT if you agree!

What does coffee ☕ mean to you? "☕ is fuel to start the day" *"☕ is my children's future" "☕ is my 7.30 commute" *"☕ is school fees" Donate to Farm Africa #CoffeeIsLife appeal before 8 May & every £ will be doubled by #UKAidMatch bit.ly/2OGMsIB

At Partner Africa, our primary ethos is the importance of understanding the local context, whether that be linguistic, cultural, political or legal. Bravo to this dictionary celebrating African political euphemisms! #responsiblesourcing economist.com/middle-east-an…

The inspiring mural in progress on the theme of child labour and forced labour by @gerada_art! #ILO100 #ILO100Murals

Ghana will be the fastest-growing economy in the world this year, according to the International Monetary Fund bloom.bg/2KopBmP

Sexual harassment in the workplace is an ever more prominent theme. Training supervisors and management is crucial to its prevention. theguardian.com/global-develop…

The @TradeMarkEastA-led Women in Trade Program was launched today in Gatumba, Bujumbura Province- The program will start with a 2yr project that addresses challenges faced by Women involved in small-scale cross border trade. Our thanks to 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA for the support.