COVID-19 has exacerbated poverty and inequality in Northern Triangle Countries
We joined forces to respond to the social crisis resulting from the economic losses and the public health emergency that affected Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
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
What can think tanks do to make public policies more effective?
This new year is a good time to reflect on the public policies that have been implemented or proposed to deal with the social and economic impact of COVID-19, but also with the institutional and political effects.
Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation: ‘To be or not to be’ is NOT the question
If the Danish Prince would have been around today, he would have possibly called upon Bangladesh not to"suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune", but to "take arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing end them".
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.”
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.
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?
Uganda: Balancing Flexibility and Credibility of Fiscal Rules during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Uganda’s fiscal deficit rule is flexible because the government can temporarily deviate from it to respond to economic shocks such as COVID-19.
