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Lebanon Needs a New Start

Project Syndicate Posted on 27/08/202027/08/2020

Lebanon is mired in its most serious crisis since the 1975-90 civil war, and the recent explosion in Beirut is just the tip of the iceberg. Any hope the country might have of rising from its ashes will lie, as in Tunisia, in allowing local voices to ring loud and dynamic social movements to develop […]

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Closing the sustainable development gap

Project Syndicate Posted on 30/01/202027/01/2020

Save The Children’s chief executive argues that closing the sustainable development gap will require smart politics, new partnerships, and bold campaigning.

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Climate Leadership from Developing Countries

Project Syndicate Posted on 23/01/202024/01/2020

It is only right that advanced economies provide additional technological and financial assistance to help developing countries address the growing climate crisis. However, LEE WHITE and TANGUY GAHOUMA argue that climate solutions will not come solely from the West: developing countries also have an opportunity to lead this transformation.

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New ethical stock exchange launches consultation

Simon Francis Posted on 10/10/201906/10/2019

A new ethical stock exchange has announced the opening of a consultation for businesses to help define what impact listed companies should report on, over and above money.

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Investing in Frontline Health Workers

Project Syndicate Posted on 03/10/201915/10/2019

The power of frontline health workers to improve global health has been proven time and again.

Yet the world continues to underestimate their capabilities and contributions, with severe consequences for them and the communities they serve

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A meal for a meal to end hunger

Guest Opinion Posted on 19/09/201901/07/2020

Ubaldo Valverde argues we cannot look away when nutrition is denied to children

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A New Direction for the Planet’s Sake

Project Syndicate Posted on 08/08/201905/08/2019

With humanity consuming the planet’s natural resources at an increasing rate, governments must demonstrate a much stronger collective commitment to tackling climate change. And with the significant exception of the United States, they generally seem to be getting the message.