Inequality

Professor Patricia Justino Appointed as Next Director of UNU-WIDER

Professor Patricia Justino will begin her term as Director of UNU-WIDER on 1 May 2026.

FAST: The Podcast

Exploring the connections between global finance and modern slavery and human trafficking.

Higher Education Sustainability Progress

University World News article features UNU-IAS expert comments on the 2025 HESI Global Forum, challenges and the future of higher education.

Dealing with Debt for a Fairer Future Across the Global South

In OPEC Fund Quarterly, Dr. Daniel Cash proposes a new model for credit rating agencies to be more fair and sustainable.

Share The Invisibility of Hidden Poverty: Reflections from a Social Protection Perspective

PhD fellow Nathalia Ramírez writes for socialprotection.org about hidden poverty and the need for more inclusive social protection systems.

South American Regionalism and the Liberal International Order: An Ambivalent Relationship

Connecting Ideas Blog Post

Foundations for a Multilateral Sovereign Debt Mechanism

Global efforts and recent momentum to address shortcomings in the sovereign debt restructuring regime.

The Role of Diplomatic Tools in Supporting All-Ireland Efforts to Reduce Violence Against Women

Regearing the International Trade System to Deliver a Sustainable Future

How global trade reform can advance sustainable development through decarbonization, responsible production and networked multilateralism.

Implications of International Financial Architecture Reform for Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

How international financial reform can better address the needs of fragile and conflict-affected States.