Evidence suggests that digital public infrastructure (DPI) can greatly simplify tax administration and boost tax compliance. However, some persistent challenges must first be addressed, including poor access to data. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) could become a game changer for the digitalization of governments and societies. The DPI concept builds on open-source, interoperable and scalable pillars The post How digital public infrastructure could transform tax administration in Africa appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

After two decades of European and American initiatives combining security and development in fragile states, the results can only be described as mixed. While the projects often achieve their immediate objectives, their impact on stability and governance remains limited. In view of this, the authors call for a more modest approach, rooted in local realities, The post Conflict-proof development aid appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Warmer seawaters destroy livelihoods, exacerbate geopolitical tensions and create new conflicts over marine resources. This post examines the socio-economic impacts of ocean heatwaves and asks: what can we do? In 2022, the Alaska snow crab fishery closed for the first time in its history due to a sudden and dramatic decline in crab populations. Scientists The post Why ocean heatwaves are a global security threat appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Due to climate change, the conditions of the planet are changing rapidly, rendering environmental management schemes, designed in another era, obsolete. Ecological reflexivity can provide new, more dynamic schemes. The planet we inhabit today is not the same as the one our parents or grandparents knew. The climate is warmer, forests and jungles have given The post Another planet, another governance appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Despite the urgent need to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, progress remains alarmingly slow, partly due to significant data gaps, especially in developing countries. This article highlights how reusing non-traditional data and adopting social licensing can enhance environmental governance, empower communities, and accelerate action on climate change and the SDGs. We are The post Mitigating the effects of climate change: the untapped potential of environmental data appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

For effective and equitable climate resilience, we must bring diverse voices and perspectives – from citizens, businesses, policymakers, and researchers – into climate change strategies. This blog explains why. Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It has an impact on every aspect of our lives – from health and The post Why climate resilience needs participatory strategies appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Uganda stands among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, experiencing unpredictable rainfall patterns, extended droughts, and rising temperatures. The article articulates how, in the wake of such challenges, Ugandans are embracing resilience and changing their way of life. Their solutions range from creative farming methods to community-based disaster preparedness activities. Introduction to Climate Change The post Embracing resilience: how Ugandans are shifting their habits in response to climate change appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Infectious diseases in animals pose a significant threat to biodiversity and have profound implications for ecosystems, human well-being, and the economy. This blog explores the relationship between infectious diseases and biodiversity, highlighting how integrated policies to protect the natural world will prevent future epidemics and pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of understanding the The post The impact of infectious diseases on biodiversity: a policy perspective appeared first on Globaldev Blog ..read more

Rebuilding trust between communities divided by violence is a protracted and complex process. This blog explores the role of the arts and culture in constructing pathways to peace post-conflict. “Peacebuilding is an approach that addresses the culture of violence, by transforming it into the culture of dialogue.” – John Paul Lederach, Preparing for Peace (1995). The UN–World Bank report Pathways for Peace highlights how some of the greatest risks of violence today stem from perceived inequalities between different groups. Shared identities, history and narratives of humiliation and frustration ..read more

Researchers: write a climate resilience blog for GlobalDev. The author of the best contribution wins the chance to attend this year’s Global Development Conference taking place  in Fiji on November 26, 27 & 28, 2024. The winner also receives GlobalDev’s specialist communications training for development researchers. Deadline for submission: 22nd August 2024.  Climate change impacts every facet of our lives, from health and food security to housing, safety, and work. Vulnerable populations, especially those in small island nations and developing countries, are alr ..read more