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DATA FOR SOCIAL GOOD

When it comes to harnessing the power of data, the social sector has notably lagged behind. The sector has not fully embraced the potential that data holds for driving positive societal change.


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OPEN BANKING AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION

In the last decade, the world of finance has been shaken up by the digital revolution which has quickly emerged as the biggest challenge to traditional banking models. This can have huge implications for financial inclusion.

FLAWS OF THE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR

The development sector has failed on many fronts which has led many to abandon the development enterprise and label it as a 'fraud'.

NEW TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR

Development sector has experienced a transformation that has affected how social interventions are designed and executed.

KEYNES HAYEK: THE CLASH THAT DEFINED MODERN ECONOMICS

An account of one of the most important debates in modern economics.


THE CONVERSATION AROUND THE ENVIRONMENT NEEDS TO CHANGE

Environmental narratives tend to present an oversimplified explanation to some of the most pressing issues.

IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF THE RURAL POPULATIONS

Improving the well-being of rural communities is one of the most important challenges faced by the developing world today.

COUNTERING CHINA IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND BEYOND

China's ambitions in global politics and economics threaten to destabilizie the balance of power.

WORLD BANK, IMF, AND POVERTY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND PAKISTAN

A literature review on the impact of structural adjustment reforms on poverty reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa and Pakistan.


ROLE OF PROTECTIONISM IN CHINA’S ECONOMY

A research report on the role of protectionism in China's economic growth.