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Inclusive Development in South America - Alex Borda-Rodriguez
How important have social and solidarity economy organisations been to marginalised populations in gaining both agency and a voice?
Payments for Community-Owned Solutions? - Andrea Berardi
New post challenges the global ascendancy of PES schemes, arguing that alternative framings would better sustain environmental management.
Why the Pensions 'Triple Lock' Has Become a Key General Election Issue - Jonquil Lowe
As pensions – which make up the biggest portion of the UK's welfare budget – hit the headlines again, Jonquil Lowe explains the 'triple lock'.
Valuing Nature: From Ecosystem Services to an Ecosystem Valuing Framework - Yoseph Araya
New framework enriches notion of ecosystem services to ensure more attention is paid to needs of local stakeholders.
Higher Inflation's Hidden, But Hazardous, Boost to Britain's Economic Recovery Plans - Alan Shipman
Although the UK inflation rate has leapt to 2.3%, Alan Shipman investigates why the government is secretly happy.
Austerity Isn't Working for Everyone – Especially Women - Jerome De Henau
A Conversation blogpost from Jerome De Henau argues that women have borne the brunt of government austerity policies since 2010.
African Governments vs Social Media: Why the Uneasy Relationship? - Charlotte Cross
There's a need to ensure social media isn't used to incite violence, but can governments also be prevented from restricting citizens' rights?
Could Biosimilars Reduce Cost of Treating NCDs? - Dinar Kale
Despite their potential, the challenge of overcoming the gap between availability and affordability for low-income populations remains.
The Environmental Costs of Trump's Wall - Shonil Bhagwat
As Donald Trump pushes ahead with his plan, Shonil Bhagwat argues we should be building wildlife bridges on the US-Mexico border – not walls.
Banks Like RBS Still Look Risky, But Getting Too Tough Could Cause Greater Problems - Alan Shipman
After RBS fails the Bank of England's stress tests, Alan Shipman explores why eight years of economic recovery haven't cured the banking woes.
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