For a better 2030
Labour unions played a key role in designing the Sustainable Development Goals. Now they are fighting to get them implemented – nationally and internationally
Economics
Predictable Missteps
Working in Myanmar’s garment industry is rarely any better than in neighboring countries. Exploitation is wide spread. But unions are fighting for change.
Unemployed and Violent
Around the world, youth want to shape their own futures, but high unemployment is holding them back. Discontent can at times lead to revolution.
Morocco’s Solar Bet
Morocco’s new solar power plants are expected to support 1.1 million people and hopes are high for a boost in job creation. Yet obstacles still remain.
Shopping Against Capitalism
Revolutions smash capitalism – not. Instead consumer’s disobedience will, says this intriguing short story. (Maybe.)
Possession Rather Than Ownership
Alternative economic approaches – based on commons – have emerged around the turn of the century. Are we heading towards the “ecommony”?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The expansion of big retailers in developing countries poses a challenge for food security.
"A New Generation is Emerging"
Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD talks about the possibilities to strategically design Africa’s future and the role agriculture will play in a transformation.
Connecting Farmers
With 60% of Africa’s population working in agriculture, innovations like Esoko’s pricing apps promise to improve conditions of smallholder farmers.
“A Friendly Tsunami”
Michael Braungart talks about the reverse character of sustainability and the actual potential of the human footprint. An interview with the founder of C2C.