According to a recent global survey “distrust is now society’s default emotion”. Whilst this is a grand claim, it does emphasise the importance of placing trust at the heart of […]
Blogs
Read about the latest research and analysis from the Collective.
Decolonising knowledge for development: making the road by walking
Almost one year ago, we wrote a blog for the IDS website sharing our personal views on the many ways in which countries are witnessing greater social divides driven by […]
COVID Collective Project – Impacts of COVID-19 Policies on the Vulnerable Communities in Myanmar
The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated Myanmar’s socioeconomic vulnerabilities of the poor, the squatters, and children in terms of access to health care, financial stability, job insecurity, and social insecurity. The slow […]
COVID Collective Project – Hear from our research team from Vietnam
Since the outbreak in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected almost everyone, but not equally. According to a report released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in November 2021, […]
COVID Collective Project – hear from our research team from Cambodia
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the public health crisis it triggered, the Cambodian government introduced a number of protective measures to stop the spread of the virus. These […]
The social and economic impacts of Covid-19: Learning from research in the Indo-Pacific region
Research and evidence continue to play a prominent role in how we deal with Covid-19 and the multiple challenges of the pandemic; from analysing how and if vaccination programmes are […]
Covid-19 reveals deep flaws in education systems: evidence from Malawi
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a ripple effect across the education systems of most countries. From the impacts of ill-adapted online learning in the UK to the near two-years’ lost […]
Will Covid-19 reshape development finance in the coming years?
The Covid-19 pandemic, among its many consequences, has led to major shifts in finance for development. National governments had to divert resources to immediate health responses and mitigate the economic […]
The pandemic has snapped communication lines between schools and students in India
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 […]
Art as a tool for local peace
“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 […]
Young artists illustrate life in Syrian opposition-held areas
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 – […]
The disproportionate response to Covid-19 in informal urban settlements
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. […]