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792. Challenge Paper: Inequality and Exclusion
- Author:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Publication Date:
- 07-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- Inequality and exclusion are among the most pressing political issues of our age. They are on the rise and the anger felt by citizens towards elites perceived to be out-of-touch constitutes a potent political force. Policy-makers and the public are clamoring for a set of policy options that can arrest and reverse this trend. The Pathfinders’ Grand Challenge on Inequality and Exclusion seeks to identify practical and politically viable solutions to meet the targets on equitable and inclusive societies in the Sustainable Development Goals. Our goal is for national governments, intergovernmental bodies, multilateral organizations, and civil society groups to increase commitments and adopt solutions for equality and inclusion.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
793. Data for Peace and Security
- Author:
- Paige Arther
- Publication Date:
- 06-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- As the world faces a significant upward trend in conflict—including a tripling of civil wars since 2007 and conflict increasingly prevalent in middle-income countries—practitioners in peace and security have sought to expand their toolkits to take advantage of the revolution in information gathering, data analytics, ICTs, and machine learning. On March 20, 2019, participants from around the world showcased 25+ innovative, data-driven approaches that are transforming the methods and the effectiveness of those working on early warning, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, stabilization, and international security
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
794. Innovative Social Protection
- Author:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Publication Date:
- 07-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- This review is based on a framework of both recognition and redistribution: i.e. that tangible redistributive outcomes are important in social protection, but so is the sense of recognition, meaning that the recipients of social protection are treated as equals, without loss of dignity or humiliation; and that differences in identity and circumstances are taken into account. This framework captures and incorporates recent innovations in social protection that include key aspects of subjective well-being, including dignity and respect, empowerment and agency, identity and belonging; strengthens the horizontal solidarity within communities and vertical relationships with the state; and recognizes citizens should be accorded rights and a voice in program design and implementation.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
795. Creating Political Space for Fiscal Compromises: How to Build Consensus Around Progressive Taxation and Spending
- Author:
- Paul von Chamier
- Publication Date:
- 06-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- The dynamics of socio-economic inequality and technical solutions geared toward addressing it have been well identified. The inability of many societies to deploy those solutions nonetheless is of a political nature. The focus of the debate should therefore be to understand the political dynamics around the subject and to learn to navigate the interests of key stakeholders. Throughout modern history, countries would transition back and forth between progressive, income-neutral, and sometimes even regressive fiscal systems. In doing so, they responded to shifting global and domestic contexts. This policy paper demonstrates that the decision on the progressivity of a tax system and fiscal spending is at its core a political rather than an economic or a technical one.4 When there is enough political momentum to address economic inequality, appropriate policies are usually found
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
796. Nationally Led Prevention: Practical Examples of Approaches to Risk and Resilience
- Author:
- Paige Arthur
- Publication Date:
- 06-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- The United Nations acknowledges that prevention is first and foremost a national priority. Indeed, governments routinely undertake efforts to reduce the risks of violent conflict, even when such actions are not formally called “prevention.” Bringing attention to nationally led efforts to reduce risks and build resilience can provide opportunities to create a positive narrative around prevention and to improve their effectiveness through an accompaniment and capacity-building approach. Such efforts also show how nationally led prevention can strengthen sovereignty, particularly as it both strengthens protective factors against violence and addresses risks.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
797. Rebuilding Common Ground: An Agenda for 21st Century Democratic Health and Resilience
- Author:
- Alex Evans
- Publication Date:
- 06-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- All over the world, countries at widely varying levels of development and with very different histories are grappling with a similar challenge: breakdown of common ground in politics. The exact contours of the problem vary from one country to another, and variously include falling trust, declining citizen engagement in politics, shrinking civic space, rising autocratization, or increasing political polarization in public attitudes or political party positioning. Yet across these areas, there are underlying themes – above all, the emergence of concerns about whether citizens and leaders share a sense of the common good, or have the capacity to reach compromises on complex issues.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
798. An Ambiguous Election: Tshisekedi’s First 100 Days in Office
- Author:
- Jason Stearns
- Publication Date:
- 05-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo held national presidential and legislative elections on December 30th 2018. The elections, which had been delayed by two years, were mired in controversy. The national electoral commission declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of the presidential poll. However, a leak from the same commission, whose results were extremely similar to those released by the Catholic Church’s observation mission, showed that Martin Fayulu, another opposition leader, clearly won the elections.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
799. What’s Good for Women and Girls can be Good for Men and Boys
- Author:
- Jeni Klugman
- Publication Date:
- 06-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center on International Cooperation
- Abstract:
- It is well known that gender inequality is bad for economic growth. Better gender equality is associated with gains in terms of income, economic growth, and national competitiveness. What is less widely recognized is that greater gender equality—in terms of labor force participation, wages, education, health, and assets—can work to close income gaps in society more broadly.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
800. The Western Balkans Counter-Serious Crime initiative
- Author:
- Denis Hadžović
- Publication Date:
- 07-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- The Centre for Security Studies
- Abstract:
- The location of the Western Balkans makes of it a sensitive area for the proliferation of criminal networks. Albeit regional leaders seem aware of Europe’s changing criminal landscape, considerable gaps in regional cooperation persist. The Integrative Internal Security Governance represents a policy coordination framework designed to foster cross-border cooperation in the region, enabling the Western Balkan countries to cope with internal security challenges in a longterm and self-sustainable perspective. Bosnia and Herzegovina took part in the initiative and committed to implement key priorities that would allow law enforcement agencies to keep pace with the changing nature of this significant threat. However, functionality along the law enforcement chain remains a matter of serious concern. A highly fragmented law enforcement sector still inhibits the country’s ability to detect, investigate and prosecute cases of serious and organized crime, jeopardizing first and foremost human security. In light of country’s integration objectives, Bosnian authorities should reopen discussion on structural reforms, starting from a serious and credible debate on police reform. This would allow Bosnia and Herzegovina to constructively participate in regional initiatives, fulfilling membership criteria, and improving the security of its citizens.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus