Introduction — why this matters now When conflict, cyclone, flood or economic collapse hits a community, children lose school days, families slip into malnutrition, and basic water systems fail. In…

Introduction Every child deserves access to healthy growth, adequate nourishment, and a future unburdened by malnutrition. Today, millions of children in Africa, Asia, and beyond live in precarious conditions—facing chronic…

Introduction Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are often called the backbone of emerging economies — yet they face a daunting barrier: access to capital and support. In Africa and South…

Introduction In many parts of Africa and Asia, the promise of quality education is challenged by too few teachers, outdated curricula, limited technology, and unequal access to language instruction. What…

Introduction There isn’t one single magic pot that drops $100 million into every country overnight — but over the past few years a set of well-organized funds, challenges and philanthropic…

Introduction Youth unemployment and skills mismatch remain among Africa’s most stubborn development challenges. Universities and TVET (Technical & Vocational Education and Training) institutions are on the frontlines: they are meant…

Introduction In a world where digital platforms shape culture and connection, creatives across Africa and Asia are turning to immersive media, film technologies, digital storytelling, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality…

Introduction In global health, few institutions wield as much influence and ambition as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Since its founding in 2002, it has revolutionized…

In a world racing ahead into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, African and Asian cities face a dual opportunity: to leapfrog legacy constraints, but also risk being left behind if digital…