OEF Research recognizes that business activities, both legal and illicit, can play a role in the success or failure of governance structures and sustainable peace. OEF Research examines how illicit financial flows, pursuit of conflict resources, and other illegal conduct can hinder development progress, and how strong, lawful business sectors can bolster economic growth and provide legitimate employment opportunities.
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The Kenyan private sector's role in mass atrocity prevention, cessation, and recovery
Written by Victor Odundo Owuor, Patrick Obath on November 4, 2016There are numerous examples of ways in which the business sector has been and continues to be involved in activities that lead to mass atrocity crimes.
The Role of Business in the Responsibility to Protect
Written by Conor Seyle, John J. Forrer on November 4, 2016In 2005 the member states of the UN committed to preventing and stopping the mass atrocity crimes of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. This commitment was formally called the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P), and
Powering Progress II: The Potential of Renewable Energy in Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia
Written by David Poplack, Kelsey Coolidge on May 9, 2016This report provides a common operating picture based on diverse information collected from renewable energy experts, development actors, donors, and Somali businesspeople in the traditional and emerging renewable energy market.
Community Agreements and Mining: A New Frontier for Social Impact Investments
Written by M Cecilia G Dalupan on December 23, 2015One Earth Future Foundation and RTC Impact Fund developed this study to explore the role that an impact investment fund may have in the negotiation of mining-related community agreements.
Building a Business Ecosystem in Somalia | The Case for Business Associations
Written by Victor Odundo Owuor on March 4, 2015Business associations can be an effective tool for facilitating good governance, but are an often incorrectly understood concept even by individuals close to the institutions. This paper introduces the potential benefit in the formation of business
Powering Progress: The Potential Of Renewable Energy In Somalia
Written by Jami Nelson Nuñez on March 4, 2015This report describes the evolving landscape of energy in the country and outlines the burden of limited electricity services and extremely high tariffs on households, businesses, and the environment.
The Role of Business in the Responsibility to Protect
Written by One Earth Future on December 19, 2014This policy brief is based on “The Role of Business in the Responsibility to Protect,” a chapter which appeared in The Responsibility to Protect and the Third Pillar: Legitimacy and Operationalization.
Policy Brief: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Responsibility to Protect
Written by One Earth Future on August 27, 2014An OEF Research report authored by Ken Scott and Laura Rhodes reviewed international and national legal systems, laws, and practices regarding applicable norms and corporate responsibilities related to human rights abuses, and more specifically, mass
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