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.
Global South Researchers are Making Global Partnerships a Reality
Cooperation and partnerships on the local, national, and international levels, as called for in Sustainable Development Goal 17, are more vital than ever.
Tourism in Ecuador: opportunities for recovery after COVID-19
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’s bureaucratic challenge in the post-pandemic era
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.
Southern Voice Network members kick start COVID-19 research projects
Six outstanding proposals have been selected to research responses to COVID-19. Teams come from across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
COVID-19: A game changer for the Global South and international co-operation?
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.
