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Social protection for social justice: Putting people first

Vince Chipatuka and Precious Mooze Ngónga explain the importance of promoting social protection as an essential contribution to social transformation in Southern Africa and share recommendations of…

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Indonesia: Health and social security in a pandemic

Among the dozens of countries currently fighting the COVID-19 pandemic globally, Indonesia holds the highest death rate in Asia. How prepared is their public health sector? Will their current social…

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The informal economy in Zambia: An interview with Lameck Kashiwa and Prof. Trywell Kalusopa

The informal economy plays a critical role in the emerging economy of a developing nation like Zambia. FES Zambia interviewed Mr Kashiwa Lameck, the current General Secretary for the Alliance for…

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The COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up call: Social protection systems for all

Shahra Razavi expertly narrates what is happening as we face a global crisis, how it is deeply affecting the health sector, work, and the economy, and how it acts as a wake up call for all to adopt…

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Informal workers get creative on addressing shortfalls in social security – Greater state support still needed

Despite being one of the most vulnerable sectors, many informal workers globally have no social security – either from private employers or the state. In sub-Saharan Africa, a survey discovers that…

46. April: The digital divide

Can we ensure that digitalization will always be socially just?

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Could Artificial intelligence help bridge India’s societal divide?

Technological innovations have helped us evolve into the beings we are today. However, the turning point in today’s digital society would be the ability of technology to even out the societal…

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Stuck in the slow lane of the information superhighway

In India, the challenges of online life are not just about access to the internet, but also about how to get the skills and mindset to make the most of that access. Several organizations are helping…

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New technology, same old exploitation: questions to Ken Loach

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Loach talks about his newest film Sorry We Missed You – how he was inspired by a visit to a food bank, his take on how exploitation has shifted to the digital space, and…

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Making the future of trade unions

The convenience of booking a ride at the tap of your finger comes with the price of a growing informal workforce that the urban transport sector must pay. FES Nepal talked to Artika Ashdhir of the…