Bolivia is one of the ten countries most affected by climate change on the planet. One-third of the labour force in the country is working in the agricultural sector. It makes this breath-taking land of massive salt flats even more vulnerable to global climate change. The effects of climate change are most acutely felt through impacts on the water cycle
Sri Lanka is facing its severest financial crisis since independence. It has defaulted on its international loan service agreements and if nations, like entities, could declare bankruptcy then the country would be a fit case for foreclosure. The government declared it to be a ‘pre-emptive default’, meaning that debt restructuring was required prior to any immediate payments from a now
“Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated. I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans.” (Elon Musk – April 25, 2022)
The ultimate goals of PPP procurements are obtaining value for money and choosing the right bidder who can support a partnership that is sustainable for the whole life-cycle of the project. This can be difficult under the best of circumstances. However, no excuses should be made when it comes to ensuring that the procurement process is transparent and competitive. If
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shaken the international community to its core. The upsetting of the international balance – namely the use of force to violate the sovereignty of another country – has had profound impact on peace and stability. The wanton killing of innocent civilians, the desperate flight of refugees, the economic chaos, and the threat of WWIII
Parsnips are an undervalued vegetable. They can be left in the ground even in the harshest winter, ready to be harvested when the weather warms up and at a time when there are no fresh vegetables to eat. Put in a stew or roasted in an oven, they add a deliciously fragrant taste to a meal that belies their unrefined