Every day TNI staff are communicating with allies around the world, providing the information, analysis, network connections and international policy access that social movements need to challenge entrenched power and effect meaningful alternatives. 2013 saw some remarkable breakthroughs. Our technical advice and engagement of governments on drug policy reform resulted in historic steps on Cannabis regulation in Uruguay. Our exposes of secretive investment dispute courts grabbed public attention and prompted reviews by the Dutch, Ecuadorian and Finnish governments, supported by UNCTAD.Our exposés of secretive investment dispute courts grabbed public attention and prompted reviews by the Dutch, Ecuadorian and Finnish governments, supported by UNCTAD. Our global campaign for internationally binding obligations for corporations found allies in 84 Southern governments. Our linking up of local communities struggling for control of water and land resulted in new transnational partnerships and a stronger voice for justice at critical international fora. Each one of these breakthroughs was many years in the making. These are Ideas with Impact. Fiona Dove, director of TNI
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