by Rozella Kennedy | Dec 5, 2023 | Climate & Environment, Perspectives
What our team anticipates around the year’s biggest climate event The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicked off in Dubai on November 30th, providing an opportunity for key stakeholders from UN member states, NGO’s, environmental experts, and the private sector... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Nov 13, 2023 | Perspectives, US Health
Despite the fact that the US spends approximately 18% of GDP on healthcare—almost twice as much as the average Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country—our healthcare system is riddled with problems, from widespread inequities to poor... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Oct 3, 2023 | Perspectives, Shared Prosperity
Summary In the US, students’ backgrounds and factors such as race and family income continue to be predictors of academic success. Alternative free public-school options, such as high-quality charter schools, can represent just one of several avenues through which to... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Sep 19, 2023 | Case Studies, Climate & Environment, Gender Equality, Perspectives, Sectors
A multi-temporal perspective on vulnerability, resilience, and empowerment in Africa Amidst the sprawling narrative of climate change, an essential facet often recedes into the backdrop: its gendered dimensions. Climate change is more than just an environmental... 
by Rozella Kennedy | Sep 12, 2023 | Democracy & Governance
photo credit: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment Civil and political freedoms (e.g., democratic institutions) theoretically possess the potential to reduce inequality by empowering marginalized groups and fostering inclusive policies. That said, the...