They left their homes with almost nothing
It has been raining for almost a month now here in Manila, Philippines. This is the first time I have experienced so much rain ? a big change from my previous post in Mindanao. Waking up to howling winds and torrential rain has been scary for me ? I can only imagine how frightening this must be for the young and vulnerable children living in the region.
Gender equality matters for development
Women are active agents of change who matter to development as much as development matters to them
Killing the Messenger
Read INSI's bi-annual report 'Killing the Messenger'.
Accountability innovations we love, No.2: Holding decision-makers to account online
In the 2nd of a series of blogs, Blair Glencorse of the Accountability Lab discusses the accountability innovations he loves
How to avoid another food crisis
With extreme weather hitting maize production around the world, investment in adapting agriculture to new conditions is crucial
Will information - or infrastructure - help with food price shocks?
A new tool aims to help governments hedge their bets on food prices, but some argue basic infrastructure investment is still the answer
Philippines Floods
Heavy monsoon rains in Metro Manila have already caused widespread landslides and treacherous flash floods, with thousands of local residents forced to flee their homes, and further torrential downpours predicted for tomorrow.
The seeds of food inflation in southern Africa
Should the distribution of seeds for crucial crops be left in the hands of so few, especially in developing economies?
DR CONGO: Sexual violence rising due to escalating conflict
CARE calls for total protection of women and girls
Despite challenges, there is hope for women in South Sudan
AWID spoke to Lilian Riziq, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Irrigation in Western Bhar El Ghazal State, Wau about some of the challenges for women in the fledgling nation