Inequality

CBDCs could be transformative but they must be designed with the end user in mind, especially those who are currently financially excluded.

The social and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic will weigh heavily on lower- and middle-income countries.

To decolonise climate action, inequality of consumption must be recognised as the major obstacle to tackling the climate crisis.

The recent court case of Isaiah Ogundele reveals much about issues of restitution, equality and justice for African nations today.

Anti-discrimination policies are important to uphold, but must be backed by a supportive political environment – and efforts to change attitudes.

The institutionalised jargon of gender programmes is a form of neo-colonialism, and it overlooks the experiences and agency of women.

Structural barriers prevent diasporas from participating in development processes. Bridging this divide means imagining new possibilities for development.