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Our Mission

CCSI works to develop practical approaches for governments, investors, communities and other stakeholders to maximize the contributions of international investment for sustainable development and minimize its harms.

CCSI does this by:

  • Empowering governments to develop strong and strategic legal frameworks to govern investments

  • Encouraging and supporting corporations to contribute to sustainable development and respect human rights

  • Ensuring that communities and other stakeholders have a voice in the decisions that affect them

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What We Do

Investment in Extractive Industries
Investment in Extractive Industries
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Investment in Land and Agriculture
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Investment Law and Policy
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Climate Change
Investment and Human Rights

How We Do It

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Research

CCSI produces qualitative and quantitative research crucial for advancing the body of knowledge on investment for sustainable development. This research provides a foundation for CCSI’s other activities and for advancing its overarching mission.

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Policy and Advisory Work

Drawing on its interdisciplinary research, CCSI works with governments, the private sector, civil society and communities to formulate and implement policies and practical strategies in support of a mutually beneficial sustainable investment framework.

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Multi-Stakeholder and Expert Dialogue

CCSI serves as a leading forum for high-level global dialogue among scholars, practitioners, the business community, and government regarding key topics in international investment and sustainable development.

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Teaching and Curriculum Development

As an academic center in a leading university, CCSI develops first-rate courses to teach sustainable international investment to students and professionals to help disseminate practical approaches and best practices.

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Resources and Tools

CCSI provides user-friendly resources and tools for stakeholders to help maximize the impact of international investment for sustainable development.

Featured Publications

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A Review of Sierra Leone's Mines and Minerals Act

The policy brief aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone in the ongoing law reform process.

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Agricultural Investments under International Investment Law

Why does international investment law matter for the governance of sustainable, responsible investment in agriculture?

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Bridging the Information Gap: How Access to Land Contracts Can Serve Community Rights

Accessing land contracts is a crucial strategy for local organizations. This briefing note explains how local organizations can use land contracts.

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