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A Syrian refugee family in the Lebanese border village of Ersal. Credit: Mona Alami/IPS UNITED NATIONS, May 20 2016 (IPS) – Refugees are now more likely to live in cities than in refugee camps, bringing with them planning challenges but also opportunities for economic growth. “Even if cities struggle to accommodate large flows of migrants, they … Read more

Inter Press Service (IPS) journalist Busani Bafana sat down with Busi Maziya-Dixon, a Senior Food and Nutrition Scientist at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) ahead of the 10th International Forum on Food and Nutrition. Maziya-Dixon warns there is no country which will achieve economic development with an undernourished population. Dr. Busi Maziya Dixon, … Read more

Korea is one of the world’s top economies. Yet, behind the success, many feel alienated. Does the recent hit show Squid Game, reflect the underbelly of the society’s success? Credit: Ori Song/Unsplash Seoul, Nov 16 2021 (IPS) – Immediately after its release, the Squid Game went viral, grabbing the attention of the world s entertainment … Read more

Mercedes Sayagues/IPS JOHANNESBURG, May 24 2021 (IPS) – Social issues and crises tend to affect . This is why terms like , and have become more popular in public policy discussions in recent years. for the need to include gender in every analysis of social policy. But many of the toolkits which have been designed … Read more