Stopping violence against women is not only a moral imperative, new evidence shows that it can help the economy.

If 2021 was the year the world turned the tide against the pandemic, 2022 will be dominated by the need to adjust to new realities, both in areas reshaped by the crisis (the new world of work, the future of travel) and as deeper trends reassert themselves (the rise of China, accelerating climate change).

According to the African Group of Negotiators, the main African agenda items can be summarised as follows.

Anyone who is still a bit confused about the competing claims of supporters of capitalism and socialism that their approach is the best for development, should read this historical assessment below.

Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, alternative sources of nutrition, and safer food packaging and storage are essential.