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The New Caledonia Unrest: Another Perspective
Historically, we have seen the Kanak people being pushed aside and their wishes and demands completely undermined. Yet, a total reversal of power could lead to further instability. The path to peace in New Caledonia requires a commitment to inclusivity, justice, and compromise.
Is A Smart City The Best Solution To Windhoek’s Urban Development?
Are smart cities the best urban development models for cities in developing countries? Can Namibia afford to create a smart city, if the National Broadband policy has not been implemented nor is there equitable internet access and quality in Windhoek?
Blood ties: The controversy behind DNA surveillance in Tibet
US biotech company, Thermo Fisher, recently halted sales of its DNA identification kits in Tibet, under scrutiny that its products were being unethically used to find and persecute ethnic minorities.
Are the SDGs the best development framework for Africa?
There is a need to adopt radical post-development practices, which will serve as an alternative approach to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Africa. These approaches should serve the interests of indigenous people and global south countries, whose needs are often not considered in the SDG discourse.
Baby Selling in the Philippines: A Look at Underground Adoptions
How much would you pay to become a parent? For many people, the cost of having a child is priceless. But what if the adoption process has failed you and you’re left confused and all alone as to what to do?
Africa Ready To Develop Its Own Socio-Economic Measures
This article focuses on SDG 8, and whether GDP is an effective measurement for economic growth for developing countries, especially in Namibia.
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