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The pandemic has snapped communication lines between schools and students in India
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The pandemic has snapped communication lines between schools and students in India

29 October 2021

As one of the 193 United Nations Member States to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals, India is committed to the UN pledge to “leave no one behind.” A crucial aspect of […]

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Art as a tool for local peace
A member of the Blue Team paints on the walls of an orphanage in Azaz in March 2021 © Blue Team; as seen in the original blog post

Art as a tool for local peace

28 October 202119 November 2021

“Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of everyday peace share their insights into the fragilities and resilience of their societies in the face […]

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Young artists illustrate life in Syrian opposition-held areas
Photo: Blue Team; as seen in the original blog post by PSRP

Young artists illustrate life in Syrian opposition-held areas

28 October 202119 November 2021

A group of young Syrian artists have collaborated to illustrate life in opposition-held areas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The artists produced two exhibitions – combining art, music, and activities – […]

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The disproportionate response to Covid-19 in informal urban settlements
Credit: Informal settlement by Valerie Hinojosa (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The disproportionate response to Covid-19 in informal urban settlements

28 October 202128 October 2021

In the early stages of the Covid-19 outbreak, much attention was drawn to the world’s large informal settlements where it was thought the disease could quickly spiral out of control. […]

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The World Bank’s Response to Our Analysis of its COVID Relief Efforts
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The World Bank’s Response to Our Analysis of its COVID Relief Efforts

27 October 202119 November 2021

Our recent paper examining the World Bank’s COVID-19 performance garnered a response from the institution, which you can read here. We very much welcome the bank’s comments on its crisis performance in reaction […]

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Is the Global Partnership for Education Redundant?
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Is the Global Partnership for Education Redundant?

27 October 202127 October 2021

Suppose a rich country, say the UK, wants to give foreign aid to improve education in a poor country, say Malawi. How should it go about that? There is an […]

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New Data Show the World Bank’s COVID Response Is Too Small and Too Slow
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New Data Show the World Bank’s COVID Response Is Too Small and Too Slow

27 October 202119 November 2021

Note: This post has been corrected after clarification from the World Bank external affairs office about the total size of its pledged COVID financing from the International Development Agency and […]

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Lives vs. Livelihoods Revisited: Should Poorer Countries with Younger Populations Have Equally Strict Lockdowns?
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Lives vs. Livelihoods Revisited: Should Poorer Countries with Younger Populations Have Equally Strict Lockdowns?

26 October 202119 November 2021

Governments around the world have taken drastic measures to control the spread of coronavirus. Public debate has understandably focused on the differences across countries; however, there has been surprising uniformity […]

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Getting the politics right to grow the trees right
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Getting the politics right to grow the trees right

20 October 2021

IIED and partners are aiming to identify the conditions under which high-profile tree-planting campaigns might work – resulting in the right trees in the right places, with the right incentives for […]

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How Digitalization is impacting Business Registration in Tanzania
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How Digitalization is impacting Business Registration in Tanzania

20 October 202119 November 2021

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, internet usage in Tanzania has increased. Statistics from the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority show that internet subscribing numbers grew to 29 million (March 2021) users from 28 […]

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Impact of COVID-19 on RMG Sector: The False Narrative
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Impact of COVID-19 on RMG Sector: The False Narrative

20 October 202119 November 2021

The ready-made garments (RMG) sector is by far the most important contributor to the economy of the country, amounting to 15 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employing […]

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Political Trust at a Time of Pandemic: A long-term repercussion of COVID-19 on durable peace
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Political Trust at a Time of Pandemic: A long-term repercussion of COVID-19 on durable peace

20 October 202119 November 2021

“Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of everyday peace share their insights into the fragilities and resilience of their societies in the face […]

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