Stories about Development from January, 2025
Global Voices statement on the U.S. foreign aid freeze
The abrupt halt in funding is already having devastating effects, with NGOs worldwide facing job losses, operational shutdowns, and critical service disruptions.
How the Dominican Republic is charting its path towards renewable energy independence
“Given that we are not fuel producers, our vulnerability to climate change, and the abundance of renewable resources we have, the country has taken measures to promote renewable energy.”
Why Trinidad and Tobago artists are up in arms about the country’s attempt to ‘decolonise’ its coat of arms
"Supposedly, the drive behind it was to push forward decolonisation. That's a necessary and good thing. However, the way they went about it doesn't feel like decolonisation."
Integrating Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in Nepal's conservation efforts
The ongoing revision of Nepal’s NPSAP offers a crucial opportunity to ensure the meaningful inclusion, recognition, and participation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Nepal's biodiversity strategies.
Uzbekistan seeks new labor markets
Russia and Kazakhstan remain the favorite destinations for migrant workers from Uzbekistan.
Guided by the light: Photos from Latin America and the Caribbean, with love
For the Caribbean and Latin America, it's not just the quality of light — it's what the light represents: hope in the face of many issues that threaten the region.
Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors
Eight Global Voices authors from around the world spoke on how their lives have been affected by flooding, showing that the differences in our experiences might be mainly their latitude and longitude.
India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rights
India’s approach to internet governance presents a paradox. Despite positioning itself as a leader of digital innovation, government-imposed shutdowns threaten the country’s digital infrastructure and risks violating citizens' fundamental rights.
