Despite moments of hope, worries about the present and fears that the future may be even worse have been rising for decades. What can geopolitics teach us about the global impact of fear?
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A waiver on some intellectual property rules at the WTO for COVID-19 vaccines would ensure more equitable access, but wouldn’t solve all the problems facing developing countries.
Developing countries face greater risks raising money to deal with the pandemic. Zambia is now on the verge of being the first ‘COVID default’ and other developing countries could follow suit.
The TRIPS waiver makes COVID-19 treatments more accessible globally by enabling manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 drugs and medical supplies that would normally be protected by patents.
When it comes to leadership and innovation, there’s much that industrialised nations can learn.
With half the global workforce facing job loss, massive stimulus packages are needed to revive emerging economies and reduce mass unemployment, poverty and starvation.
The findings suggest that farmers will benefit from more accurate crop yield monitoring.
Reducing air travel may have a positive effect on climate change but it will inevitably damage developing countries that rely on tourism for their chances of prosperity.
While the US is a nation of immigrants, China is not. That’s a huge competitive advantage when doing business in emerging markets.
Plenty of Western officials and media outlets have criticized Libra – but it’s not meant for them.
There’s a lack of locally relevant knowledge to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in African countries.
Climate justice policies could potentially double as tools of colonialism that harm people outside the US.
The global cancer burden especially in developing countries is exacerbated by the high cost of treatment.
Bus Rapid Transit has powerful supporters around the world – but shouldn’t public transport be designed in the public interest?
If women don’t have access to quality emergency surgery, they can develop dibilitating complications such as fistula.
Donor-driven e-government projects in developing countries often attempt to transplant what was successful elsewhere. But success requires buy-in from locals – both governments and citizens alike.
Without secure records of property ownership, many poor people around the world have trouble improving their economic situations. Several countries are already trying blockchain-based land registries.
Farmer-led development work can improve people’s lives, provide access to food and water - and re-connect them to nature.
The law can both make and break criminals.
Chinese investment is driving an unprecedented investment boom in global infrastructure. But despite its claims to be pursuing green development, China’s building bonanza is harming the planet.
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Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Economics, University of Copenhagen
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Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University
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Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City St George's, University of London
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Professor and Distinguished Research Chair, Globalization and Health Equity, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor and Chair, Southwestern Environmental Science and Policy, Northern Arizona University
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Assistant Professor of Economics and International Affairs, George Washington University
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Professor of Law, Northeastern University
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Senior Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
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Global Health Clinical Research Fellow Imperial College London and Honorary Research Officer, University of Cape Town