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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Digital Trade and Global Data Governance

Neha Mishra explores the current landscape of international trade law and considers how to strike a balance between achieving trade goals and the imperative of privacy protection, fairness, and competition.

Policy Analysis

October 30, 2024

The AfCFTA Digital Protocol

Kholofelo Kugler examines how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol could enhance Africa's participation in the digital economy while also considering the challenges that remain.

Policy Analysis

October 30, 2024

Addressing the Environmental Footprint of E-Commerce

Shamika N. Sirimanne highlights the importance of assessing the environmental impacts of the rapidly growing e-commerce sector and examines the role stakeholders play in balancing economic growth with sustainability.

Policy Analysis

October 30, 2024

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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