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Establishing a Consensus on Development: On G20-Led WTO Reforms

The preamble to the agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) recognises the need for developing countries to ensure they can “secure a share in international trade commensurate with the needs of their economic development.” The WTO’s built-in agenda was designed against this backdrop; however, its partial and unsatisfactory fulfilment … Read more

Biofortification: A Responsible Research and Innovation Strategy for the G20

Poor nutritional quality and micronutrient deficiency are major barriers to achieving goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (ensuring food security and nutrition for better health), especially in developing countries, including the least developed countries. Biofortification has been widely adopted as a relevant solution with potential for expansion and diversification. … Read more

Artificial Intelligence And Cybersecurity: Balancing Dual-use Challenges And Embracing Opportunities For A Secure Future

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity frameworks offers immensepotential for proactive threat detection and mitigation. However, this advancement alsopresents significant challenges, including the potential misuse of AI in cyberattacks. After abrief introduction to the dual-use nature of AI from a cybersecurity perspective, this policybrief argues for a collaborative … Read more

A Governance Framework for Digital Public Infrastructure: Learning from the Indian Experience

Digital public infrastructures (DPIs) are said to follow or enable principles such as ‘open-source’, ‘open APIs’, ‘interoperability’, ‘privacy by design’, ‘inclusive design’, and ‘universal access,’ implying that crucial ethical values are baked into the technology itself. However, prior experience with DPIs in India has revealed shortcomings with this simplistic view. … Read more

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in a Just Energy Transition

Universal access to affordable clean energy continues to be a challenge across the globe. Women’s and marginalised groups’ access to clean energy services and green technologies remains constrained by intersectional social factors and gender-blind policies. The recurrent failure of policies to consider differentiated gender and social inclusion needs is a … Read more

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