By Janak Raj and Rakesh Mohan India faces a pressing challenge of aligning its developmental aspirations with a sustainable and low-carbon path, necessitating immediate and targeted climate action. Various studies have estimated the climate finance requirements of India in the range of $160-$288 billion annually up to 2030. All these estimates are model-based and have […]
Global CO2 emissions have been on a relentless rise, driven by industrialization, deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. India is poised to be one of the most affected nations by climate change due to a combination of geographic, economic and social factors. To address climate risks while maintaining high growth rates, it is becoming […]
Climate vulnerable economies have launched ambitious national plans and strategies to achieve prosperity while mitigating climate shocks, building resilience and powering their economies with clean energy. Resource mobilization will be critical for these efforts. However, members of the Vulnerable Group of 20 (V20), comprising 74 economies vulnerable to climate change, face significant obstacles to resource […]
Gender inequality varies widely between and within countries, despite widespread technological and institutional changes favoring female empowerment. Persistent disparities between genders have prompted a growing number of cultural explanations. Some scholars emphasize deep-rooted historical norms around female work, marriage, familial structures and political behavior that offer novel insights into the modern landscape of gender inequality. […]
At stages of a country’s development when agriculture employs a large share of the population, the characteristics of agricultural production can strongly influence the evolution of the economy. Economists have extensively studied the impact of agricultural productivity on development. The effects of certain types of agricultural products have also attracted considerable interest. In contrast, the […]
In the United States, the long-time disparity in men’s and women’s average earnings extends across skill levels. To explain why the gender pay gap persists between men and women with similar educational backgrounds and skills, researchers have documented robust differences in risk preferences and overconfidence between men and women, with women exhibiting a greater degree […]
A strong body of evidence demonstrates that the negative impacts of early adversity on child development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can be mitigated through appropriate early-life interventions. Regular home visits by trained staff who support and counsel caregivers on topics including child health, nutrition and play-based stimulation have proven to be particularly effective. […]
By Emanne Khan When representatives from 189 countries convened in Beijing, China in September 1995 for the Fourth United Nations World Conference on Women, they set up a platform for action to advance the objective of global gender equality. The platform established that “Governments and other actors should promote an active and visible policy of […]
Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence varies geographically in South Africa, but the drivers of this spatial heterogeneity are poorly understood. Like many infectious diseases, internal migration of infected people may contribute to the spread of TB and emergence of new hotspots via TB introduction and increased encounters between infectious and susceptible individuals. Cross-border migration has been shown […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, is an occasion for the world to come together to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of gender discrimination and take steps toward gender equality. While women’s rights have made remarkable progress in some respects, there is still much progress to be made. In honor of International Women’s Day, […]