Chilean women are left out of post-COVID economic recovery
The hardest-hit sectors by the pandemic have been those that require more intense interaction between people. Four such sectors account for two-thirds of women's job losses.
COVID-19 – Impact on micro, small and medium enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region
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.
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.
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.
Poor education and precarious jobs in Peru: Understanding who is left behind and why
Large inequalities in Peru make fulfilling the ’leave no one behind’ UN 2030 Agenda commitment the country’s largest challenge.
The changing nature of poverty and growing inequality
Recent attempts to measure poverty have shown that it is much higher than estimates solely considering income. From 2008-2018, 23% of people in developing countries were multidimensionally poor.
Mythbusting Gender Roles within Violent Extremist Groups in Africa
Increasingly, women are playing significant roles in terrorist organizations globally and across Africa.
Latin America and the end of the demographic bonus
There are challenges Latin America must address. The new generation of long-living old-adults need to finance their livelihood, and in the absence of good pensions, they are taking precarious jobs that hinder their wellbeing.
Stay or go? Fast fashion, automation and women’s future in the apparel sector
Will the machines ultimately push the female factory floor workers out of jobs? The Sri Lankan case is exemplary.