I. Introduction
The Nonviolent Peaceforce with support from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented a program on addressing “violent extremism”. The project entitled “Strengthening local stakeholders capacity in transforming violent extremism” is being implemented in the province of Sulu in two pilot target areas, ie. Patikul and Panamao. One of the objectives of the project is to come up with policy recommendations for government both at the national and local government levels on effective interventions to address violent extremism in the province. These recommendations shall be based on the perspectives of those who have direct knowledge and involvement in so-called extremist activities and those directly affected by these activities.
Paolo Acciari, Facundo Alvaredo, Salvatore Morelli 24 April 2021
Growing wealth disparities can have corrosive effects on equality of opportunity when they crystallise over time and turn into persistent disparities across generations. This column uses newly assembled data from Italian inheritance tax records to show that the wealth share of the top 1% (half a million individuals) increased from 16% in 1995 to 22% in 2016, and the share accruing to the top 0.01% (the richest 5,000 adults) almost tripled from 1.8% to 5%. In contrast, the poorest 50% saw an 80% drop in their average net wealth over the same period. The data also reveal the growing role of inheritance and gifts inter vivos as a share of national income, as well as their increasing concentration at the top.
The UN-Habitat recommends that to build back better from the pandemic, Malaysia needs to focus on regeneration work in three urban agglomerations – Greater Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Johor Baru. Photos: Filepic
Covid-19 has not abated and cities the world over are still doing their best to tame the virus. In addition to health and medical concerns, countries have to deal with the economic consequences brought about by the pandemic.
Without a doubt, the pandemic has brought to light lessons that governments can learn from towards developing better, safer and more sustainable urban areas.
The UN-Habitat has highlighted the need to address the underlying issues of inequality and exclusion in cities in order to effectively manage and contain Covid-19. It says that with the right policies, economic and social resources being invested to curb the pandemic can help build greener, more inclusive urban areas in the long run.
Publications - Research & Commentary: Environmental Credit Scheme a Bad Idea for Louisiana heartland.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from heartland.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Not so long ago, to be a person with disabilities meant stigma, exclusion and isolation because people are disabled by society and not just by their bodies. But as the number of disabled people keeps rising and their visibility increases, many governments and organisations are making concerted efforts to make the world more accessible to the disabled; it is now seen as a human rights issue.
A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person to do certain activities and interact with society. People with disabilities are among the most marginalised groups in the world. They have poorer health outcomes, lower education achievements, less economic participation and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities, according to the WHO.