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Solution for Lahore’s Air Pollution?

The article analyses the cause and impact of persistent yearly smog in Lahore, Pakistan and the steps taken to solve the problem.

Mariam Qureshi December 3, 2022

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Sehat Sahulat Programme: A Revolutionary step towards better health care in Pakistan?

The article analyses the new health insurance scheme in Pakistan and how it may improve the existing healthcare system.

Mariam Qureshi November 16, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 2022

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Impact of Russia-Ukraine war inflation on struggling economies

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has continued to exacerbate economic suffering among poor countries which are already grappling with political and economic issues. At the centre of this suffering is food inflation which is making life unbearable for people.

Multiple Authors October 5, 2022

Climate justice for Africa: Building up to COP 27 (Africa’s COP)

Africa has contributed the least towards Climate change ( less than 4% of carbon emissions) yet her people are the most vulnerable. Climate Justice for Africa is anchored on advocating and pushing for equal sharing of the burden of Climate Change and recognition that even though it’s incumbent upon everyone to #ActNow, wealthier nations need to do more to finance Climate change adaptation in Africa.

Don Nyagudi September 17, 2022

A look back at Pride 2022: securing progress in times of social regression

In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged, we look to international advocacy and education as ways towards an inclusive future.

Esther Brito July 25, 2022

Women in STEM; Matters Arising

Women across developing countries need to harness technology in order to propel themselves to financial independence and a better life for themselves and their families.

Salim Yunusa June 27, 2022

Youth & Urban Conflict: From the Lens of a Naija Guy

Urban conflict may arise within the society for several reasons, and when it does, youth are 80% of the time victims and participants of the incidents. This is because young people are most times the first suspect when something bad happens in our societies. They are subjected to stereotypical images of being angry, drugged, and…

Akinjise Daniel June 5, 2022

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Climate Change VS Culture Change: Youth’s Perspective

If the climate is changing, we also need to change our culture and daily activities, by being more conscious of the environment. The current reality on climate change is one that speaks of urgency and seeks creative ways to solve the mess we have found ourselves in. It is important to talk about climate and…

Akinjise Daniel April 11, 2022

Cross section of young Africans during the AfCFTA Bootcamp in Arusha, Tanzania

How Gender Mainstreaming Can Make the AfCFTA ‘Magic’ Happen

It is no longer news that thirty-six countries of the African Union have ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) agreement, a free trade area policy founded in 2018 to create a single continental market for goods and services. It promises to enable the free movement of business persons and investments while potentially being the…

Akinjise Daniel April 1, 2022

How To Help Ukraine Refugees In This Critical Time – A Comprehensive List

One Kharkiv resident told the Associated Press, “Today I had the worst sunrise of my life.” She went to the balcony on February 24th, only to discover that the sounds that had awoken her were not fireworks. The lives of Ukrainians were disrupted on February 24th when Russia invaded from the east. Ukrainian residents are…

Lei Nguyen March 3, 2022

South Africa’s youth population, unemployment and economic growth prospects

The African continent has the fastest growing youth population in the whole world with 60 percent of its population under the age of 25. South Africa alone has a youth population of 20.6 million. It is, therefore, not surprising that an African country holds the record for having the most youthful population. Niger, has the…

Joseph Ndondo March 2, 2022

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