49 articles published in 2025.
Abstract: Malaria remains a persistent public health challenge in Ethiopia, with urban highland areas like Addis Ababa increasingly at risk due to climate change, population mobility, and health system gaps. Despite national progress toward elimination, facility-level…
This paper explores the complex relationship between natural resource abundance and Africa’s persistent underdevelopment. It traces the evolution of resource curse theory with a particular focus on African scholarship, situating it within broader debates on development and underdevelopment.…
ABSTRACT The unanimous advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) responds to inquiries concerning State obligations to address climate change posed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2023. It examined the obligations of States…
ABSTRACT The paper focuses on the Senegambia region (The Gambia and Senegal), which shares the same socio-cultural and religious identity, although separated by a boundary during the colonial era. The paper proceeds as follows. It…
No Vietnamese companies studied within our samples have registered a net-zero target with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). In general, this paper explores contradictions in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and using Vietnam as a case.…
A B S T R A C T The transition to agroforestry through enhancing ecosystem services is pivotal in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries, including Rwanda. This study examines the centrality of ecosystem services…
ABSTRACT Vietnam’s post-1986 transition from a war-torn, centrally planned economy to a market-oriented system following the “Doi Moi” (reforms) offers a compelling case study in development economics. This paper analyzes Vietnam’s substantial achievements in poverty alleviation, public…
ABSTRACT This article presents a groundbreaking integrative framework for interfaith conflict resolution by synthesising three profound religious traditions: Anekantavada from Jainism, Sulh from Islam, and Satyagraha from Gandhian Hinduism. While contemporary mediation models predominantly rely on secular…
ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effectiveness of tailored Integrated Vector Management (IVM) in controlling Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito populations and managing dengue fever in Tharu village, Chitwan, Nepal. The IVM strategy, informed by the Ecosystem-Based…
ABSTRACT Food security remains an urgent and multifaceted challenge, particularly in the developing world, where it intersects with conflict, poverty, and anthropogenic climate change. This paper explores how food insecurity is both a cause and consequence of…
Indigenous communities in rural Canada face persistent barriers to accessing equitable healthcare services. These challenges stem from a confluence of factors, including geographic isolation, systemic racism, jurisdictional complexities, and cultural insensitivity within healthcare systems. This narrative review examines…
Many disputes depend on cultural barriers. Due to this, clear communication and effective resolution across the globe are impossible. Religious leaders and diplomats must take part in effective mediation to enable the parties to resolve the dispute. Otherwise,…
ABSTRACT The digital economy has created profound challenges for global tax systems, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where traditional frameworks based on physical presence are inadequate for addressing the complexities of modern trade. This paper delves into the…
ABSTRACT Using the case study Ellet framework, the author examines to what extent boosting Africa's rise is a global opportunity for so-called civilized nations to make a better world. Africans are facing an array of challenges. Most…
A B S T R A C T Preventive diplomacy is a crucial instrument for addressing political instability and violent conflict throughout Africa, especially in fragile states like South Sudan. This study critically examines the recurrence of conflict…