The Global Forum – Putting the “Common” in Our Common Agenda
In this essay, the framework of the OCA report is discussed as well as how it can become catalytic for the UN.
Building back better: global priorities for a new social contract
As COVID-19 became a pandemic, the universal nature of the crisis put the focus on inequalities within countries.
Long-COVID in Governance Systems: Democracy under Threat
Across many countries we are seeing the results of poor leadership, corruption or mismanagement leading to economic and political crises.
Brazilian Foreign Policy: New Paths for South-South Cooperation in Climate and Environment
Nowadays, it is no longer possible to promote solidarity in South-South Cooperation without considering climate change and the ecological crisis.
Rising Costs and Rising Risks in Sri Lanka: the Ripple Effect on the Poor
The crisis pushes people to consume less food and to reduce expenses on education, health, housing and electricity. This deteriorates their long-term wellbeing.
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.
The need for quality open data for citizens
If we seek to improve confidence in public policies and governments, the information presented to citizens must necessarily be easy to access.
Essential but unrecognised: paid domestic workers and the pandemic in Argentina
Despite their vital role in household functioning, domestic workers are undervalued in Argentina.
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child mortality in developing countries
Young children died not from the disease but from disruptions in food and drug deliveries, closed health clinics and delays in childhood vaccinations.
A Solid Partnership for African Health Sovereignty
First steps are being taken to allow African states to have sovereignty over their health care. But much remains to be done.
