The Right Policies Can Protect the Workers of Asia and the Pacific — Global Issues

The Right Policies Can Protect the Workers of Asia and the Pacific — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Monday, September 05, 2022 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 05 (IPS) – Most of the 2.1 billion strong workforce in Asia and the Pacific are denied access to decent jobs, health care and social protection but there is an array polices and tools…

Transforming Girls Education, Changing The World — Global Issues

Transforming Girls Education, Changing The World — Global Issues

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Helen Grant Opinion by Yasmine Sherif, Helen Grant (new york) Friday, September 02, 2022 Inter Press Service Helen Grant Despite the progress made in recent decades, gender inequality between girls and boys, in all their diversity, is deepening. According to a recent United Nations report, the interlinked crises: of armed conflicts,…

Building Resilience in the Philippines Through Sustainable Livelihoods and Psychosocial Support — Global Issues

Building Resilience in the Philippines Through Sustainable Livelihoods and Psychosocial Support — Global Issues

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Elvie Gallo’s thriving chicken business means she can support her family and put aside savings to build resilience against future shocks. Credit: BRAC/Robert Irven 2022 by Joyce Chimbi (iloilo, philippines) Thursday, September 01, 2022 Inter Press Service Iloilo, Philippines, Sep 01 (IPS) – Elvie Gallo no longer hangs around her local…

"The Worse, The Better" Doctrine and the Melting Ice — Global Issues

"The Worse, The Better" Doctrine and the Melting Ice — Global Issues

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As of 2019, the total value of the annual world shipping trade had reached more than 14 trillion US Dollars. Credit: Bigstock by Baher Kamal (madrid) Thursday, August 25, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Aug 25 (IPS) – ‘There is a prevailing doctrine among the right and far-right political parties who…

The Challenges of High Fertility, Rapidly Growing Populations — Global Issues

The Challenges of High Fertility, Rapidly Growing Populations — Global Issues

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Promoting children’s primary and secondary education, especially for girls, will contribute significantly to development efforts as well as facilitate the demographic transition. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Monday, August 22, 2022 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Aug 22 (IPS) – While most countries in the world have…

Millions Go Hungry– While Billions Worth of Food Go into Landfills — Global Issues

Millions Go Hungry– While Billions Worth of Food Go into Landfills — Global Issues

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Controlling the loss and waste of food is a crucial factor in reaching the goal of eradicating hunger in the world. Credit: FAO by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, August 22, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Aug 22 (IPS) – The ominous warnings keep coming non-stop: some of the world’s…

Starvation Pounds Inflation-Hit Urban Zimbabweans — Global Issues

Starvation Pounds Inflation-Hit Urban Zimbabweans — Global Issues

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Rising inflation and the Ukraine war has added to the woes of Zimbabweans, where even the middle class struggle to buy a loaf of bread. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS by Jeffrey Moyo (harare) Friday, August 19, 2022 Inter Press Service Harare, Aug 19 (IPS) – With inflation at 191 percent, 49-year-old Dambudzo…

Yes, Africas Informal Sector Has Problems, But the Answer Isnt to Marginalise It — Global Issues

Yes, Africas Informal Sector Has Problems, But the Answer Isnt to Marginalise It — Global Issues

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African leaders must recognise the enormous potentials of the continent’s informal workers and begin to integrate them better into their city-building visions and strategies. Credit: Suleiman Mbatiah/IPS Opinion Thursday, August 18, 2022 Inter Press Service Aug 18 (IPS) – African leaders are increasingly aspiring to “modernise” their cities. That is…