COVID-19 and educational inequality in Benin
The study finds that demand and supply side disruptions, caused by mobility restrictions and limited access to finance, negatively affected MSEs, with women-owned enterprises facing greater difficulties.
The COVID-19 Impact on Sri Lankan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Challenges and Resilience
The study finds that demand and supply side disruptions, caused by mobility restrictions and limited access to finance, negatively affected MSEs, with women-owned enterprises facing greater difficulties.
How Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka upgraded their services during COVID-19
The Sri Lankan MSME sector is the backbone of the country's economy. It experienced a roller-coaster ride as owners struggled to navigate the drastic aftermath of the pandemic.
Our Common Agenda: Building legitimacy for resilient futures in the Global South
The recommendations set forth aim to enhance both input and output legitimacy, thereby contributing to a renewed social contract and a new global deal.
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.
Asia: Reversing inequalities in power distribution to achieve SDG 16
This brief explores trends related to the independence of institutions, accountability and corruption, public access to information, and data transparency.
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.
As governance crises worsen COVID-19 impact, is SDG 16 the key for recovery?
High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) Side Event 2021
The opportunities and risks for achieving sustainable labour in a global value chain: A case study from Sri Lanka’s apparel sector
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its advanced technology, is creating new work options but also job losses and [...]
Southern Voice held planning workshop in New York on next SVSS initiative
For the past two years Southern Voice worked successfully with think tanks from Africa, Asia and Latin America on its [...]
