How can principles of effective development cooperation lead to better outcomes?
Development effectiveness could be understood as a critical enabler for the 2030 Agenda, based on the premise of collective action and responsibility.
Tackling data scarcity in developing countries through public-private partnerships
This article explores if public-private partnerships can be an effective means of addressing data gaps in developing countries and helping them to build back better.
The Challenges of Ready-Made Garments Trade Unions in Bangladesh
This article was originally published by SPWR. In the ready-made garments (RMG) factories of Bangladesh, workers toil all day long [...]
Three thoughts on the graduating Commonwealth Least Developed Countries
Five of these LDCs, Bangladesh, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Zambia, are poised to graduate in this decade.
Southern Voice welcomes new Chair
Southern Voice is pleased to announce its new Chair. Dr Rose Ngugi, Executive Director of the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), will be the new head of the Steering Committee.
The impact of COVID-19 on peace and poverty in Asia
Asia has witnessed a sharp drop in all measurable indicators of SDG 16. Institutions that govern democracy were eroded, particularly against the backdrop of COVID-19 and the lockdowns.
What can the African Continental Free Trade Area learn from Asia?
The aim is to use the lessons learned from Asia for the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to make the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) effective.
Bangladesh: Ensuring Access to Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors during COVID
How did women survivors of domestic violence access justice during the COVID 19 pandemic? What type of remedies did they obtain and how did the different stakeholders adapt their service delivery to the crisis?
Vaccinating Against COVID-19 Inequities: the view from Asia
As governments make room for private sector involvement in the vaccine purchase, disparities in access will only widen further. Issues of equity lie at the core of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Recovery of the Apparel Sectors of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from the COVID-19 Crisis: Is a Value-Chain-Based Solution Possible?
The study being presented looks into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both countries' apparel sectors, and offers recommendations to support their recovery.
