Tools

Inclusive Development International develops global, regional and country-specific practitioner and community education materials that aim to empower people to advocate for just and inclusive development. We deconstruct and demystify the complex layers of financial flows, legal and policy frameworks, and accountability systems in order to break down the barriers people face in defending their rights.

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February 2024

Tracking the impact of big brands’ palm oil use
An open-access tool offering a uniquely comprehensive and detailed picture of global palm oil supply chains. PalmWatch links 15 major users of palm oil, such as Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever, to the ground-level impacts of their palm oil consumption.
A Guide to a New Grievance Mechanism for the Mining Industry, with Emphasis on Chinese Corporations

June 2023

As of May 2023, people impacted by the mining industry have a new forum to raise environmental and social concerns. This guide is designed to help explain the Mechanism’s procedures for individuals and communities harmed by corporate behavior.
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May 2022

A database of investments made by development finance institutions
Use this tool to search every investment made by 17 development finance institutions and other entities that have independent accountability mechanisms.
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May 2022

A resource hub for investigating and holding harmful corporations accountable
This resource is for advocates working to support communities that have been affected by harmful corporate investment activities. It will show you how to follow the money to identify and analyze the companies, investors, buyers and other influential actors linked to these projects.
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May 2022

A guide to researching and holding Chinese corporations accountable for the impacts of their overseas investment projects
Part of our larger Following the Money to Justice toolkit, this new resource provides in-depth guidance for researching and holding Chinese corporations accountable for the impacts of their overseas investment projects.
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April 2021

The People’s Map of Global China, supported by Inclusive Development International, provides a collaborative platform for tracking China’s complex and rapidly changing international activities.
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June 2020

A Reference Guide for Advocates
This guide explains the key actors involved in Chinese overseas investment and describes the environmental and social standards and guidelines that apply. The guide also provides practical advice on how to use these standards in advocacy with relevant Chinese actors and institutions.
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April 2020

An action resource for people affected by AIIB-funded projects
The Community Guide to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank equips communities and the activists who support them with information that can help them protect their rights when their lands, homes, livelihoods and environment are threatened by high-risk projects funded by the AIIB.
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January 2020

An Advocate's Guide to Securing Accountability in Agricultural Investments
Inclusive Development International and International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) partnered to develop this guide for local advocates working to support communities whose land rights and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by agricultural investments.
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January 2020

An action resource for people affected by IFC funded projects
It is designed to help communities understand their rights and entitlements vis-a-vis IFC projects and to decide whether they want to file a complaint with the IFC’s independent grievance mechanism, the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), as a part of their advocacy strategy.

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