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In brief
Racism

Daily discrimination

Most Mexicans are keenly aware of racism and class divides

Public interest litigation

Holding government agencies accountable

In Bangladesh, Public Interest Litigation helps courts to ensure that government officers are not above the law

Manufacturing

Asian lessons for Africa

To generate employment, African garment industry must become competitive

UN 2030 Agenda

Data look harder than they are

The Gates Foundation’s new report series in support of SDGs needs to become more detailed

Aid

Indispensable public sector

In spite of record ODA level, aid trends are worrisome according to ONE Campaign

Colonial legacies

An era of darkness

Shashi Tharoor refutes the idea that British imperialism was on a civilising mission in India

Colonial past

Remembrance and retributive justice

Reconciliation requires more than an acknowledgement of genocide

PEGNet Conference

Measures to reduce inequality

Public investments in education and social protection help to reduce inequality

Social entrepreneurship

Companies financing foundation

Togolese company processes organic pineapples that French importers do not want

Sea preservation

Preserving coral reefs and mangrove forests

In cooperation with KFW, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund supports marine conservation zones

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