The humanitarian system is at breaking point. Humanitarian actors and donors must not allow a funding-driven 'humanitarian ...

Men in politics as agents of gender equitable change examines why men in politics decide to support gender equality, how they explain and frame their allyship, and how their actions are perceived by ...

Since 2015, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the World Bank have been major supporters of climate-smart agriculture (CSA), committing $2.1 billion and $42 billion respectively through 2022. The GCF ...

Minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth are not just commodities. They are strategic assets which are shaping global power and the future of the energy transition. As US-China trade tensions ...

The small size of SIDS is a strength - not a weakness. For capacity strengthening to be effective rather than burdensome, development partners should provide aid in ways that work for small states.

Welcome to the latest issue of This Week in Macroeconomics, your weekly deep dive into key economic trends. This week, we explore a critical driver for Africa’s capital markets: the role of access to ...

China has become a major global player in energy finance, infrastructure development and clean technology exports. This report explores the changing nature of China’s engagement in energy transitions ...

In the wake of widespread funding cuts, nexus thinking is more urgent and relevant than ever. In his ‘humanitarian reset’, Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher urged the international community ...

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Across African cities, urbanisation is accelerating, along with rising levels of malnutrition, inequality, and exposure to climate change impacts. Food systems are at the heart of these converging ...