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Journal Issue 01 Apr 2026

Forum: Bridging the Gap between Academics and Policymakers in Africa

The aim of the forum is to kick-start a conversation on the status of academic and policy engagement across the African continent.

Article 12 May 2026

Amid rising tensions, ‘friendshoring’ might keep global trade alive

How US-China decoupling is reshaping global value chains and creating new opportunities for developing economies.

Blog Post 12 May 2026

Fitch’s Recent Revision Signals a Notable Shift in Sovereign Debt Governance

A technical change in Fitch’s ratings criteria could ease one of the biggest barriers to temporary debt relief for crisis-hit economies.

Blog Post 11 May 2026

Hidden Debts, Missing Assets: What the Spring Meetings Forgot

Debt transparency is advancing. But, until the world measures hidden assets too, the financial system will keep solving for the wrong equation.

Article 08 May 2026

What is Non-Economic Loss and Damage and Why does it Matter?

Explaining non‑economic loss and damage: how climate change affects lives, identity, culture and belonging in ways numbers can’t capture.

Article 08 May 2026

Rational Opacity: Governing Intelligence Beyond Understanding

The very qualities that make AI valuable in governance are the ones that make it difficult to govern

Media Coverage 08 May 2026

Tenth Global IPSI Conference Featured on Japanese TV

Nippon Television showcased recent activities of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

News 08 May 2026

Call for Papers: 10th Asian International Economic Law Network Conference - Beyond Hegemonic Instability: Green Regionalism in the Global Context

The organising committee welcomes proposals addressing questions concerning green regionalism & its global implications. Submission deadline: 1 July.

Announcement 07 May 2026

Next Course: “Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Field”, August 2026

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Julián Rafael Dib at PROIMI-CONICET in Tucumán, Argentina.

News 07 May 2026

Nidhi Nagabhatla will co-Lead the Committee on Data Policy and Sustainable Development Goals

Nidhi Nagabhatla has been nominated to co-lead the committee on Data Policy and Sustainable Development Goals Beyond 2030 Agenda.