International trade agreements have far-reaching impacts on rights, livelihoods and the environment. Yet there is little transparency in negotiations and few opportunities for the public to engage. Lorenzo Cotula spoke with Edgar Odari about how Econews Africa is promoting public participation in Kenya’s international trade negotiations
International trade agreements have far-reaching impacts on rights, livelihoods and the environment. Yet there is little transparency in negotiations and few opportunities for the public to engage. Lorenzo Cotula spoke with Edgar Odari about how Econews Africa is promoting public participation in Kenya’s international trade negotiations
According to a new study performed, countries are taking few measures to connect climate change adaptation plans with intrusive species management. This is despite the possible financial advantages of doing so.
In order to avert catastrophe and mitigate the worst human impacts of drought, many researchers have devised ways to predict the effects of natural disasters.
Bicyclist on city street, Nepal. Photo: Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank
In 2019, we engaged with a group of executives and practitioners from the education, finance and media sectors in Kathmandu to discuss their awareness and practices in using data to support operations and decision-making.
A director of a private college remarked that data can help track a student s performance and enable educators to customize their approach to each student. He, however, added the need for technical skills to help make use of all the data collected. The report highlights the importance of data for Nepal’s private sector to innovate, increase their customer base, and scale up.