Inequality

Opinion: At the UN, we need to do better with less. Here’s how

In Devex, Nicole Goldin and David Passarelli argue that the UN80 reforms can deliver more impact through purpose, pace, priority and precision.

Improving the Global Debt Architecture

An overview of efforts to reform the global debt system and the challenges emerging economies face amid a shifting creditor landscape.

Beyond GDP and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Efforts to redefine progress beyond GDP by adopting new multidimensional measures that capture social and environmental well-being.

Ratings, Africa relaunches the challenge to the US big three

In Il Sole 24 Ore, Daniel Cash examines how global rating agencies misread African economies and why regional alternatives are gaining urgency.

Digital Shadows: Unveiling the Crisis of Forced Labour in the Tech Age

Despite labour law protections, enforcement mechanisms have not kept pace with the complexities introduced by digital platforms.

The role of AI Agents in humanitarian action: balancing ethics and innovation

The humanitarian sector must proactively examine how AI agents could transform – or harm – efforts to assist vulnerable populations.

Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how

In The Conversation, Daniel Cash explains how a new African credit rating agency could reshape global financial power dynamics.

MMDP Insights

This series provides regular insights into UNU-MERIT's Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP).

Water Unequal Exchange: Embedded Groundwater, Chemicals, and Wastewater in Textile Trade from Bangladesh to the EU and the USA (2000–2023)

AI Efficiency: The Key to a Smarter, More Sustainable Future for Africa

Democratized AI solutions can enable Africa to utilize AI for critical applications such as agriculture, health care and climate resilience.