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What African Electrification Requires

CASABLANCA – Too often, the conversation about Africa’s energy challenge focuses only on connecting end users. With around half of the people living in Sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to electricity, and with four out of five in need of clean cooking solutions, extending electricity connections is indeed an urgent priority. But connecting households and

Why China’s Marriage Crisis Matters

Can China’s government resolve the contradiction between its economic ambitions and its demographic reality? Judging by its past efforts, no

Trump’s War on Foreign Aid and the Rise of Transactional…

Activists celebrating the potential emergence of a post-imperial, agency-driven, multipolar aid system would do well to remember that economic progress

Empty Promises Won’t Save Marine Ecosystems

The 30x30 initiative, which aims to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, offers hope for global conservation efforts. But

Canada Must Learn From the Green Backlash

As Canadians prepare to elect a new government, the rapid deterioration in relations with the United States will be front

Nature Needs Its Own ID

Strong laws and policies promoting data sharing, standardization, and certification would be necessary to promote interoperability and protect against misuse.

A House Gutted by Fire

Los Angeles has been burning for almost two weeks now, and the blame game is in full swing. From diversity,

The Key to Narrowing the Development Gap

Increasing investment is a first step toward building more productive, sustainable, and resilient African food systems. Supporting Africa’s farmers is

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Putin’s War Is Fueling Russian Stagflation

The most critical shortage, however, is budget financing, as Russia’s last liquid reserves are likely to run out in the