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India – Early lessons from India’s health insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Brookings)

Shawin Vitsupakorn, Wenhui Mao, and Ipchita Bharali As the coronavirus crisis continues, economic pressure and existing health systems challenges have aggravated disparities between the rich and poor...

Chad/Central Africa/Sahel – The death of Chadian President Idris Déby Itno threatens stability in the region (Brookings)

Alexandre Marc The sudden death on April 19, 2021 of Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno is creating a very dangerous vacuum in Central Africa and...

USA – How Black-owned businesses can make the most out of the Biden infrastructure plan (Brookings)

Andre M. Perry, Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, and Carl Romer Alongside much-needed investments in the nation’s roads, bridges, and water systems, President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, the American Jobs...

USA – A better path forward for criminal justice: Training and employment for correctional populations (Brookings)

Grant Duwe and Makada Henry-Nickie People involved in the correctional system in the U.S. tend to be undereducated and underemployed compared to the general population. https://www.brookings.edu/research/a-better-path-forward-for-criminal-justice-training-and-employment-for-correctional-populations/

USA – A better path forward for criminal justice: Fostering desistance (Brookings)

Shawn D. Bushway and Christopher Uggen Many voices are calling for a realignment of reentry policy with the now more mature theories of desistance, the study of...

USA – A better path forward for criminal justice: Reconsidering police in schools (Brookings)

Ryan King and Marc Schindler The presence of law enforcement in schools has been a controversial issue for decades. High-profile school shootings combined with concerns about rising...

USA – A better path forward for criminal justice: Changing prisons to help people change (Brookings)

Christy Visher and John Eason Prison culture and environment are essential to public health and safety. While much of the policy debate and public attention of prisons...

USA – A better path forward for criminal justice: Reimagining pretrial and sentencing (Brookings)

Pamela K. Lattimore, Cassia Spohn, and Matthew DeMichele The roots of mass incarceration in the United States lie in policies and practices that result in jail for...

Map of African forests shows areas most vulnerable to climate crisis (WEF)

Olivia Rosane, Freelance Reporter, Ecowatch Researchers have highlighted 10 types of forests in Africa based on factors including their plants, soil and humidity. Utilizing...

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