Safeguarding Children in the Digital Age of Social Media: Where is the balance? Social media has undoubtedly transformed the way young people interact, learn, and express themselves. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat offer creative outlets, educational content, and opportunities for global connectivity. However, the risks have also become increasingly evident – cyberbullying, exposure to […]
The ‘Campaignification’ of the Global South: the need for a new approach Centrally driven global campaigns can lead to underweighting of the core job of understanding, engaging, and educating stakeholders. By Ian Herbison. Much has been written recently about the rise of the Global South, with reference not just to countries of the […]
Strengthening Poland’s Healthcare System: Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement Poland’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including long waiting times for services, a projected funding gap of up to €36.3 billion between 2025 and 2027, and an increasing demand for resources due to an aging population and rising chronic diseases. These challenges have highlighted the urgent […]
Reaching Immunity – Barriers to adult vaccine in APAC The global pandemic has brought adult vaccination into the spotlight, emphasizing the importance of preventive medicine as a core pillar of health policy agendas worldwide. While the world has declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be over, we see an increasing incidence of devastating influenza and respiratory […]
Singapore’s Budget 2025 A future-ready workforce, a competitive economy, a thriving business hub with abundant opportunities, and an inclusive society where Singaporeans from all walks of life thrive—these key themes encapsulated the expansionary budget presented by Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, on February 18, 2025. This year’s budget holds particular significance, […]
Differences Emerge in Latin America’s Response to President Trump: The case of Mexico, Colombia and Brazil Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States has already had a significant impact on U.S.-Latin America relations. In his first days in office, President Trump signed a series of Executive Orders that reflect his “America […]