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World Resources Institute
Grants to World Resources Institute
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$250,000Active Strategy
2012 (Duration 2 years)
Conservation & Sustainable Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The purpose of this grant is to ensure that foreign oil companies operating in Uganda comply with international social and environmental standards that result in better environmental management and improved social outcomes. World Resources Institute will conduct research on legal, company and international standards that apply to the oil companies; advocate for companies to engage in international standard setting; monitor and assess the performance of oil companies; and facilitate dialogue between stakeholders.
The MacArthur Foundation awarded World Resources Institute $250,000 between 2010 and 2013.
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