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podcastUsing Twitter in COVID-19 Reporting
- May 6, 2020by Avantika Shrivastava - CPR (India)
A toolkit is for journalists looking to explore the potential of Twitter in their work.
COVID -19 Pandemic: Challenges to health care system of Pakistan
- May 6, 2020by Hina Aslam, Sofia Akram - SDPI (Pakistan)
The health care system is overburdened due to a lack of testing kits, required equipment and insufficient funds disbursement.
Gurugram: Tackling Food Distress Needs Urgent, Systemic State Action
- May 6, 2020by Mukta Naik, Anindita Adhikari - CPR (India)
As coronavirus hotspots are identified and containment zones established, ‘hunger hotspots’ get no mention.
Indian education can’t go online – only 8% of homes with young members have computer with net link
- May 5, 2020by Protiva Kundu - CBGA (India)
In the absence of physical classrooms and proper digital infrastructure, both teachers and students are facing new challenges.
Education in the Time of COVID-19 in Ecuador
- in Spanish - May 5, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
A new model of education is needed. But first, we must understand the challenges that arise in a state of emergency.
Analysis and Proposals from FOSDEH related to State Purchases and Acquisitions in the Face of Coronavirus and the new Criminal Code in Honduras | Part Three
- in Spanish - May 5, 2020by Joel Aleman - FOSDEH (Honduras)
The pandemic has exposed serious flaws in the country. Yet, it is an opportunity to address past problems and unforeseen events.
To fight pandemic, govt needs to team up with the private sector
- May 4, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Akhtar Mahmood - CPD (Bangladesh)
An excerpt from a discussion about economic policies during crises.
Role of the District Collector (District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner) in the COVID-19 Response
- May 4, 2020by Mohammad Hamza Farooqui, Sanjana Malhotra - CPR (India)
The District Collect is fundamental in carrying out the state’s directives. Now, they are playing a key role during the pandemic.
Post COVID-19: Role of local govts in promoting primary health care
- May 4, 2020by Oscord Mark Otile - ACODE (Uganda)
Local governments boast about the number of patients treated in their facilities. But primary health care must be improved first.
Coping with COVID-19: Economics of Social Media Based Business in Sri Lanka during Crises
- May 4, 2020by Kithmina Hewage, Harini Weerasekera - IPS (Sri Lanka)
As the pandemic pushes more businesses to turn to digital platforms, Sri Lanka should embrace these changes.
Agriculture and the Rural World to the Test of Coronavirus!
- in French - May 4, 2020by Abdourahmane Faye - IPAR (Senegal)
Cashew nut sales are at a record low of 30,000 tons and producers will lose 50 billion dollars.
Life after the pandemic
- May 4, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
Will there be any changes in social, cultural and institutional norms, political systems and governance patterns?
COVID-19 and domestic violence: Caring states?
- May 3, 2020by Sohela Nazneen - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Might this crisis provide an opportunity to rethink the domestic sphere, and its link to public policies and their implementation?
Pakistan's small businesses hit hard by COVID-19
- May 3, 2020by Vaqar Ahmed - SDPI (Pakistan)
Federal and provincial governments must support small businesses. For example, by ensuring their access to assistance.
COVID-19 and violence against women: What are other countries doing and what can we do in Peru?
- in Spanish - May 3, 2020by Wilson Hernández Breña - GRADE (Peru)
Violence towards women has increased around the world during the pandemic. But this issue does not end with quarantine.