When the Millennium Development Goals were agreed nearly a decade and a half ago, there was a problem. Agreeing to halve poverty may have been a laudable goal, though many would have said that

Taxation is essential for sustainable development; it supports the basic function of a sustainable state and sets the context for economic growth. It is also essential for responsive government.Yet

Every year Rwanda foregoes about a quarter of its potential tax revenue through tax incentives and exemptions given to businesses to attract private sector investment. Is this money well spent?This

Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture (CRSA) is an initiative ActionAid and partners have been developing, based on the science and practices of agroecology and the recognition of people’s right

Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture (CRSA) is an initiative ActionAid and partners have been developing, based on the science and practices of agroecology and the recognition of people’s right

Since ActionAid established a presence in Myanmar the country and its people – as well as the organisation itself – have undergone extraordinary changes. Through four stories from the field, this

A reflection of ActionAid's work in Myanmar in 2013 

In Brazil, which is the world’s biggest sugarcane producer, the federal government realized this scenario offered a great opportunity for transforming the country into the world’s biggest ethanol

This year saw significant wins for marginalised people and communities who successfully pushed for public policies to promote their rights and reduce poverty and inequality.ActionAid’s way of working