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Inclusive development

Opinion: My privilege has given me opportunities. It’s time to use that privilege

By Mohammed Ali

"Have I really uplifted local experts as much as I should have? No," writes Mohammed Ali, a director at several social enterprises. "I think I was, but was I really being anti-racist?"

Sponsored by UBS Optimus Foundation

Opinion: Why development impact bonds could become a lot more important

Development impact bonds are poised for growth as demand rises for innovative tools that will help us fulfill the SDGs. Benefits for governments, recipients, philanthropists, and investors can be substantial.

Resilient Futures: Sponsored by GOAL

Opinion: Applying a systems approach to resilience building

GOAL describes its innovations in applying a systems approach to build resilience and introduces the Resilience for Social Systems, or R4S, approach.

Gender data

Opinion: We need to close the gender data gap for a more equitable future for all

Gender data collection efforts have increased over the last few years, but they remain inconsistent. A new survey to capture the voices of women and gender-diverse people can help correct this trend.

Produced in partnership: Future of Food Systems

Opinion: Tackling SDG2 and SDG12.3 — how food banks help address the paradox of hunger and food waste

One-third of food is wasted despite billions going hungry. Food banks are a community-based solution to not only help feed more people, but reduce food waste and loss, and impact on the environment, explains The Global FoodBanking Network.

Tuberculosis

Opinion: The fight against TB, paused by COVID-19, must resume

There is a pandemic, but other pressing health issues, like tuberculosis, haven't gone anywhere. Recovering from setbacks in TB detection and care is necessary, and India can offer an example to other countries looking to regain footing.

Focus on: People and the Planet

Opinion: A multisectoral approach can bolster resilience for people and planet

The interconnected nature of human and environmental health is no longer questioned, writes Dr. Vik Mohan, who shares three lessons from Blue Ventures Conservation's holistic approach to working with coastal communities.

COVID-19

Opinion: Vaccine equity is the only way out of this crisis

The U.S. and the U.K., presiding over the U.N. Security Council in February and March, have important roles to play in ensuring that international solidarity is possible with COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

COVID-19

Opinion: 2 ways that Biden can help health workers and fight COVID-19

The U.S. administration could lead the way in ending COVID-19 globally and shape the future of the health workforce around the world. Here’s how.

Devex World 2020: Sponsored by ASU

Opinion: The untapped role of universities in scaling innovation

Capacity strengthening in university design can drive positive development outcomes. Arizona State University President Michael Crow explains.