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.”
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.
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.
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.
SDG implementation progress: What does the Asian experience reveal?
This study attempts to capture the salient features concerning SDG implementation in the region to track progress, identify challenges and learning from cross-country experiences.
COVID-19: an opportunity to build resilient food systems in Africa
The disruption of COVID-19 on food supply chains could have negative impacts on both the supply and demand sides of the food system. It aggravates the challenge Africa is facing in terms of food insecurity and malnutrition.
Impact of COVID-19 on India’s Female Labour Force Participation
While the epidemiological effects of the virus tend to affect men more, the economic and social problems caused by the pandemic disproportionately touch upon women’s lives.
Implementation progress of the SDGs: Sub-Saharan Africa regional survey
Africa accounts for a very large share of the global population facing mass poverty. As such, progress implementing the SDGs in this region will affect SDG implementation worldwide
