The Problematic Management of Corpses in Cameroon During the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Jade Payan, Project Manager for Econogy Project Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research for Econogy Project It is certain that the measures and protocols adopted to combat the spread of COVID-19 have provoked a reaction from the Cameroonian population as they became unsure on whether they would be able to continue the practice […]
The Combination of Traditional and Conventional Medicine in the Fight Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
By: Jade Payan, Project Manager for Econogy Project Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research for Econogy Project The measures and protocols implemented to combat the spread of COVID-19, which often have adopted international recommendations, have provoked an anxious reaction from the Cameroonian population in their ability to continue the practice of their traditions and […]
Remote working: a not-so-good ecological idea?
By: Alexandre Neviaski, Research Leader for the Sociology of Law Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly harmed humanity on many levels, like any disaster, it has also been a catalyst for many revolutions. The lockdowns introduced in most countries have forced companies to rethink their working policies. After […]
Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and the Challenging Scenario for Sustainable Development in Bolivia
By: Carla Suárez, Research Leader for the Andes Region Bolivia has been largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic both economically and environmentally. The South American nation had already been struggling with climate disasters prior to the start of the pandemic. Bolivia’s territory stretches from the top of the Andes mountain range to the depth of […]
Olympic Games 2024: a social and solidarity economy at the heart of the project
The 2024 Olympic Games are intended to be responsible as they carry a strong environmental ambition. The campaign of the city of Paris to obtain the organisation of the Olympic Games based itself on a commitment to sustainability when it comes to its physical construction. These Games have the potential to redefine the public works […]
Chile’s Political Shift: Consequences for the Mining Industry?
By: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research On December 19th, 2021, left-wing candidate, Gabriel Boric, won the Chilean presidential elections with around 55% of the vote. Boric’s vision and pledge for Chile is to reverse the neoliberal system which has dominated the country since Pinochet’s dictatorship. The model prioritizes free market policies and the privatization of […]
Post-COVID Russia: Developing a Sustainable Tourism Industry
By: Paakhi Bhatnagar, Research Leader for Russia and Central Asia for Econogy Project The tourism industry has faced major setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For countries with national economies that rely heavily on tourism, this posed a big problem. While the Russian national economy depends primarily on the export of oil and natural gas, […]
Reconnecting people to local food production – The French case
If there is an image that illustrate the arrival of the pandemic and the lockdown, it is that of empty shelves in supermarkets. Worried about what would happen to major distribution channels, people took precautions. Retailers have been left unprepared to this burst of panic. In March 2020, some products started missing in gorcery stores […]
Boreal Light: revolutionising water access in off-grid communities
Revolutionising water desalination in developing countries: solar powered WaterKiosks sustainably transform rural communities Boreal Light GmbH is a young Berlin based company specialised on renewable energy solutions for water treatment facilities. The company designs and manufactures affordable solar water desalination systems for off-grid communities around the globe. The fully solar powered and affordable products of […]
African Startups: which impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic? A lesson from Ghana
This article intends to share the story of how Clean Team Toilets, a Ghanaian startup with an ambitious social mission, has reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its main purpose is to explain how the company has adapted to the pandemic whilst illustrating which are its strategic prospects and growth opportunities in difficult times. This will be an […]
