While AI has been heralded as changing the way intellectual work will be organised and executed over the coming years, it raises critical questions about accuracy, reliability, and the risks of deception.
The inaugural season of The Compass examines how the Global South can strengthen ownership over knowledge production, and how to reshape dominant global narratives. Across its five episodes, the series explores critical questions around who controls development narratives, how data and evidence are valued, and what it takes to ensure Southern perspectives are not only included, but lead. Featuring cross-regional dialogues, each episode highlights both shared challenges and context-specific insights, reinforcing the diversity and interconnectedness of the Southern Voice network.
Climate change in Uganda disproportionately affects women and girls, deepening existing inequalities through displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and unpaid care burdens. Although national policies recognise gender-differentiated impacts, implementation gaps persist. Empowering women through inclusive climate action, leadership, and access to resources is essential for building resilient, sustainable communities.
It has been a month and a half, yet we can still feel the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement of [...]
In a world grappling with overlapping challenges, global responses often speak in a narrow voice. Whether on the issues of climate [...]
Southern Voice is proud to be a partner in a new project awarded funding through the British Academy's Evidence-Informed [...]
Global challenges like climate change and misinformation affect everyone, but not equally. On May 29, 2025, Southern Voice launched *Global South Perspectives*, a peer-reviewed publication offering research-based solutions. Experts highlighted the Global South’s unique vulnerabilities—and its potential to shape global governance through stronger, evidence-informed participation.
It is with great enthusiasm that I reflect on my first six months as Executive Director of Southern Voice, after a [...]
What are some of the challenges that researchers from the Global South face when engaging in development research initiatives, and how can resetting the relationships that underpin North-South collaborations help? What are the pivotal areas where change is needed?
This article was originally published by On Think Tanks on June 30th, 2024. In the current state of global [...]
