Water is a dealmaker for the Sustainable Development Goals, and for the health and prosperity of people and planet. But our progress on water related goals and targets remains alarmingly off track, jeopardizing the entire sustainable development agenda. It is a [...]

The current structure of humanitarian research systems marginalizes Global South institutes. However, a recent study has shown that southern-led research has a number of comparative advantages, including an emphasis on issues that directly benefit crisis-affected populations. This event features [...]

In recent years, the number of people and countries facing food and nutrition crises has consistently increased. According to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), 2021 saw unprecedented levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition. Around 193 million people [...]

Over 5.4 million people will likely experience acute food insecurity in March and June, about 970,200 children likely to suffer from acute malnutrition through 2023 Latest data shows a likely unprecedented deterioration in Kenya’s food security situation, with over 5.4 million [...]

The 7th Urbanization and Poverty Reduction Conference will bring together academics and development practitioners to present and discuss questions relating to Climate Change and Sustainable Cities.  This conference is hosted by the World Bank (Development Research Group), George Washington University (Elliott School [...]