Pakistan needs gender-responsive policies to achieve SDG 5
Focusing on the issue of gender equality is not only a necessity but an emergency for Pakistan.
Nigeria’s children: COVID-19 and broken dreams
In Nigeria, children of poor households are forced to quit school and support their families as COVID-19 leaves their parents jobless. I
COVID 19: Why Uganda needs national strategic food reserves
A mother of three in Kampala is quoted saying “Hunger will kill us even before we die of this virus.”
Chilean women are left out of post-COVID economic recovery
The hardest-hit sectors by the pandemic have been those that require more intense interaction between people. Four such sectors account for two-thirds of women's job losses.
Regional Economic Integration can accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition
Africa's shift to green/renewable energy has been relatively sluggish compared to the global average. The slow adoption of green energy on the continent is attributed to many factors, outlined in this article.
Lessons and Experiences from an Indian think tank in COVID-19 times
In this article, PAC how its experience during the pandemic, what methods they used to stay in touch with each other and with stakeholders and what lessons they now draw from that time.
Earthshot Prize: Southern Voice invited to become a Nominator
Southern Voice is proud to have been invited to become a Nominator for the Prize – one of over 100 organisations from across the world.
Artificial Intelligence makes the world go round, but who can govern it?
How can we exploit the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure that the use of algorithms does not violate our rights or reinforce pre-existing inequities?
Getting a network of 51 think tanks to promote southern research together
We wanted to ensure that analysis on the COVID-19 pandemic produced within our network of 51 think tanks would have an impact beyond local contexts. Here’s how we did it, what the results were and what we’ve learned along the way.
COVID-19 – Impact on micro, small and medium enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region
The contribution of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the economies in the Asia Pacific region is significant. COVID-19 has affected the sector severely.