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The real common interest
"The EU’s migration policies have ignored the priorities of the countries it partners with for the sake of its own border security and domestic priorities. These have permeated the domestic migration and asylum policies of the Maghreb countries it supports… at the cost of people’s interests" (Uzelac, 2020).
Fighting inequality in the time of COVID-19: The Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index 2020
"This third edition of the CRI Index report recommends that all governments adopt strong anti-inequality policies on public services, tax and labour rights, to radically reduce the gap between rich and poor. The international community must support them with Special Drawing Rights, debt relief and global solidarity taxes" (Martin et. al., 2020).
A New Role for Cities in Global and Regional Migration Governance?
This policy paper offers nuanced insights into current developments across different world regions. The expertise identifies scope for action and ways to strengthen the role of cities in international forums in cooperation with nations and international organizations.
AI, digital identities, biometrics, blockchain: A primer on the use of technology in migration management
Digitalization and technological change are rapidly transforming every aspect of our societies and economies, and the migration and refugee policy space is no exception. Technology is already affecting migrants, refugees, and people on the move in many ways, but policymakers have yet to systematically address the different uses of technology in the migration management field.
The Magazine "Digital" (01/2020)
"Digitalization is increasingly setting the course of our lives, entailing both positive and negative ramifications… It is up to us whether the opportunities or the risks win out. As a society, we must join hands to shape the rules of digitalization."
A Rights-Based Economy: Putting people and planet first
“In this publication, the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) and Christian Aid – two international organisations working for human rights and economic justice – ask: what would it look like if we had an economy based on human rights?” (Donald et al., 2020).
Spotlight on Sustainable Development 2020
The annual Spotlight Report on Sustainable Development is the most comprehensive independent assessment of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs, co-published by eight international NGOs, networks and trade unions, including the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR).
International Journal of Human Rights: Special Issue on human rights and economic policy reform
This volume “brings together experts working on human rights and economic policy from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including economics, law, and development studies” (International Journal of Human Rights, 2020).
Digital News Report2020 (Thomson Reuters)
The report looks at the impact of coronavirus on news consumption and on the economic prospects for publishers. It looks at progress on new paid online business models, trust and misinformation, partisanship and populism, and the popularity of curated editorial products like podcasts and email newsletters.
The Business Case for Democracy
This paper “presents a business case for democracy, focusing on the impact of democracy on economic growth... It discusses four factors pertaining to data quality and modelling choices, suggesting that several previous studies have underestimated the growth-benefits of democracy… and the relationship between democracy and economic crises and variation in economic performance" (Henrik Knutsen, 2020).
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