Bad connections: Countering far-right extremism in online spaces
Far-right movements around the world have instrumentalized the pandemic to vindicate white supremacist views, and many of these groups have been active in rallies against pandemic public health restrictions.
South African election results reflect a nation in crisis
Trust in the Rainbow Nation’s institutions is plummeting. South Africans do not hold optimistic views of their economic prospects.
COVID-19 economic recovery must prioritize green growth
The pandemic offered a great starting point to “build back greener and better.”
China’s global vaccination plan brings optimism and concern amid roll out
Dozens of other countries are depending on China for the vaccines necessary to pull their nations out of the pandemic.
Online education creates learning gap across the world
Despite restrictions, childhood education cannot be halted, which makes online education more important than ever.
How COVID-19 recovery efforts will impact climate goals
The COVID-19 pandemic initiated a record drop in greenhouse gas emissions of an astonishing seven per cent, but it is not necessarily long lasting.
Inspiring success: Containing the spread of COVID-19 in emerging economies through comprehensive e-health policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the implementation of e-health systems as a low-cost and highly effective healthcare solution.
A Tale of Two Cities: Empowering local governments to combat transnational threats
Nation-states were simply unable to contain this pandemic by relying on conventional approaches and traditional policy tools.
India: Hope in preparing for the worst?
India’s ability to protect its population will be a true testament to where it stands from the perspective of global development.
Going viral: The online spread of misinformation about the coronavirus
The misinformation spreading about the outbreak of the coronavirus is moving quicker than the virus itself.