Politics of Poverty
COVID, colonialism, and a call to shift power
When the COVID-19 crisis began last year, many expats ran back to their home countries, leaving local aid providers taking all the risks at the front lines. Despite this, the voices of local actors are still not afforded enough respect.
Politics of Poverty
What the sluggish vaccine rollout means to migrant workers
When migrant workers can’t get vaccinated, they don’t get hired. It’s one more way that the COVID-19 crisis is driving poor people deeper into poverty, and one more reason to quickly ramp up access to vaccines in countries that are struggling to turn the tide on the pandemic.
Politics of Poverty
After COVID-19, the World Bank must prioritize climate action
Now is the time to incentivize a transition to sustainable energy sources and invest in resilient economies.