Economics - Catalyst

Transforming the Global Food System for a More Sustainable Future

March 31, 2021November 10, 2021 Kibel Aker

Transformational changes in how food is grown, harvested, distributed, eaten and disposed of are crucial for decreasing the negative environmental and social impacts of the food system.

Rwanda’s Latest Revolution: Fuelling Inclusive Development Through Technology

March 28, 2021November 10, 2021 Joel Sawmadal

It seems, overall, that the reminder of Rwanda’s scarring past has been a uniting force in the strive for a stronger nation. Recent popular initiatives have aimed to provide solutions to societal problems that previously restricted well-being

The Silenced Kashmiri Narrative

March 26, 2021November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

The feelings and livelihoods of the Kashmiri people have been constantly disrupted and compromised by fighting between India and Pakistan. Civilians of Kashmir are pawns in the hands of these armed, nuclear powers.

Candid – Episode 3: Agricultural Inequality Freestyle

March 23, 2021November 10, 2021 Alexander Taurozzi

Join us for episode 3 of the Candid podcast. Jasmine and Alex discuss the world of agricultural inequality, delving into methods to develop better societal and technological practices for increasing the involvement of women in agriculture.

The Hidden Pains and Challenges of the Low-Carbon Transition

March 22, 2021November 10, 2021 Melanie Baume

The instalment of the infrastructure needed for large-scale sustainable energy projects threatens to give rise to further social and environmental damage due to the finite, non-renewable resources that they rely upon.

Developmental Hypocrisy: US Developmental Aid and San Francisco’s Housing Crisis

March 12, 2021November 10, 2021 Sage Pothier

Until the Western world realizes that it is not the model society it makes itself out to be, problems of housing insecurity, education, and poverty will continue to devastate its citizens and societies.

Tackling Poverty Through Cash Transfers

March 3, 2021November 10, 2021 Sofia Mikton

Even if cash transfers are not the 'holy grail' cashionistas have made them out to be, they are certainly an effective short-term solution, and a step-forward in providing those living in extreme poverty with greater agency over their livelihoods.

Brexit: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

February 23, 2021November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

However, it is hard to paint a complete picture at the moment, as Brexit is still new. The prospect of new opportunities may eventually compensate for the present difficulties. It is possible that the Pacific trade bloc will provide opportunities to firms that have been affected in the short run by Brexit, and may even help industries grow. Britain’s efforts to improve their external relations provides hope that Brexit may turn out to be a good call after all.

Reorienting Discussions of Political and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

February 22, 2021November 10, 2021 Maeve Williams

Binary terms, such as Afro-optimism and Afro-pessimism, have been inverted and simplistic terminology has been discarded altogether - and rightly so. African nations deserve the complexity of language and diligence of examination which other nations have received for so long.

How the International Community Has Failed the Uighur Minority

February 21, 2021November 10, 2021 Melanie Baume

According to Hu Lianhe, a Communist Party official, this ‘re-education’ campaign only targets petty criminals that are assigned to “vocational education facilities for rehabilitation and reintegration” . Yet, testimonies from individuals who have worked or been detained in the camps as well as leaked information report cases of human rights violations.

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