The Cost of Convenience
The developing world produces many of the products that the developed world consumers. Alexander Alley addresses one firms shocking production practices and questions whether...
The Refugee Crisis: The Shame of Europe
In the days that followed the death of Aylan Kurdi, there was a global display of grief, horror and outrage at the human cost...
The Role of Tax in Developing Countries
Increasing the amount of tax collected in developing countries is crucial for development. Here, Joanne Rolling argues that tax revenue has a wide array...
The question of a female presidency in Nepal
Bidhya Devi Bhandari became the first female president in Nepal’s history on 29th October. Katie Wand discusses the implications for gender equality. Nepal ranks...
What lessons can be found in Syria and Iraq today from the post-soviet un-recognized states?
Jordan Creed traces the impediments un-recognised states may have on international development efforts. Using historical examples, it appears that similarities coexist between Syria and...
The Importance of Context: Media Frenzy and the Zika Virus
Amy Jackson deconstructs the media headlines on the Zika Virus and argues that what we must avoid is ‘media spin’ and exaggerated headlines, rather...
Jan Dhan Yojana: Just another empty vessel making noise?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was introduced by the current government in 2014 with the aim of extending financial inclusion. 18 months into the...
Global Poverty: What can we do?
Kris Gulati (@krisgulati) discusses one way to help reduce Global Poverty. Global Poverty is a massive issue. Nearly half of the world’s population –...