How are think tanks from the Global South responding to the Covid-19 pandemic?
The motivation behind this 700-word wall of text is to document our story, to serve as a reference point for a new editor in times to come — of what we are and what we aspire to be.
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.
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.
Uganda’s fiscal deficit rule is flexible because the government can temporarily deviate from it to respond to economic shocks such as COVID-19.
Cooperation and partnerships on the local, national, and international levels, as called for in Sustainable Development Goal 17, are more vital than ever.
Investment in the tourism sector is an effective catalyst for the economic and social reactivation of a territory after a crisis. These new resources can significantly reduce poverty and encourage entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups.
India is a cautionary tale of what bureaucracy can achieve in times of crisis, and how much is at stake for a country when it doesn't work.
Six outstanding proposals have been selected to research responses to COVID-19. Teams come from across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The global knowledge ecosystem is tilted towards scholars and institutions from the North, with limited access for the South even today. Inclusion of Southern scholars is still limited to participation in pre-set agendas informed by the interests of dominant groups.
The hub is a testament to the co-operative work of hundreds of researchers across the Global South and beyond.