Bridging the Gender Gap in the Global South
Gender equity and women’s leadership are fundamental to the progress and resilience of the Global South. Women are the [...]
Southern Voice welcomes new Steering Committee members
Southern Voice welcomes three new members to our Steering Committee, each representing Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the [...]
1 for 8 Billion welcomes partners from the Southern Voice network
This news item was originally published by 1 for 8 Billion on February 10th, 2025. The 1 for 8 [...]
Sustainable Solutions: Empowering Rural Youth to Boost Inclusive Prosperity
Inclusive prosperity is a key pillar of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which emphasizes the importance of ensuring that no one is left behind. As a member of the Action Group on Inclusive Prosperity of the Unlock the Future Engine Room, I regularly participate in discussions about existing and future challenges with young colleagues from various parts of the world.
Letter from our ED: The Road Ahead
It is with great enthusiasm that I reflect on my first six months as Executive Director of Southern Voice, after a [...]
Measuring what we value: the case for a Basic Care Basket
Globally, the undervaluation of care reflects deep-rooted structural challenges, such as the persistent invisibility of unpaid labor in economic measurements and policy debates.
Retracing Our Steps to the Summit of the Future
Southern Voice recently gathered in New York with global colleagues for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, which took [...]
Global Financial Governance and Debt Sustainability in the Global South
Developing countries face a mounting debt crisis, exposing flaws in debt sustainability analysis and global financial inequalities. This article proposes a complementary debt threshold measure and finds much lower safe debt levels for the Global South. It urges systemic reform and alternative financing—like better taxation and aid—to reduce reliance on borrowing.
Potential impacts of EU Deforestation Regulation on Smallholder Coffee Farmers: Evidence from Indonesia and Uganda
This article explores how the EU Deforestation Regulation may affect smallholder coffee farmers in Indonesia and Uganda. With limited access to inputs and declining yields, farmers face additional strain from costly traceability requirements. The study urges public-private partnerships to boost productivity and support compliance, protecting livelihoods and coffee sector sustainability.
Taking Responsibility for International Security: Non-State Armed Groups and Under-governed Spaces in the Global South
Under-governed spaces in stable Global South states can enable non-state armed groups (NSAGs) to thrive and link to transnational threat networks. Through case studies from the Caribbean, this article explores governance gaps and highlights policy solutions—like land tenure reform—to reduce NSAG influence and strengthen both local and international security.
