Peacekeeping armies: what are they, why do African states build them and what impact do they have?: Since 1948, more than two million uniformed peacekeepers have served in over 70 United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. They have come from over 120 UN member states. But a few countries have regularly contributed a significant proportion of …
Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience: Extreme climate events — floods, droughts and heatwaves — are not just becoming more frequent; they are also more severe. It’s important to understand how communities can recover from these events in ways that also build resilience …
Trust in AI – How to build reliable AI tools for customer success: AI is revolutionizing the way the accounting industry works. It is elevating human performance by taking on the burden of repetitive but required tasks, and by accelerating analysis. But accounting is based on trust. So, companies must be totally sure that AI …
How a French rabbi helped build a thriving Jewish community in medieval York – before a shocking massacre: On the last night of Hanukkah 2023, a service was held in York on the site of the 12th-13th century Jewbury cemetery. The event was led by Rabbi Elisheva Salamo, the first rabbi to live in York for …
How colonial violence in Tasmania helped build scientists’ reputations and prestigious museum collections: We might imagine that scientists gain recognition thanks to the ideas they generate and the knowledge they contribute to our understanding of the world, earned through careers of diligent research. But not everyone takes this route. When Tasmanian solicitor Morton Allport died …
Health professionals need to collaborate. Changing how they’re taught helps build that skill: It's crucial that medical professionals learn to collaborate. Katleho Seisa When health professionals collaborate rather than operating in silos, everyone benefits – patients, families and the health system at large. This is a fact supported by ample research evidence. The professionals reap …
What makes a film score frightening? Expert explains the techniques that build tension and make us jump: Think of the scariest film you’ve ever seen. Beyond any blood-curdling screams or pounding heartbeats, there’s sure to be another sound that sticks in your memory – the score. Perhaps that’s the shrieking strings of Psycho (1960), or …
Battling to make ends meet? Financial planning expert offers 5 tips on how to build your budget: Every day seems to bring new headlines about rising costs. In Nigeria, unions are threatening to strike amid soaring fuel prices; the country’s inflation rate hit 25% in August. The amount it costs to fill a food basket …
How to build financial resilience: insurance and retirement savings are the most effective tools in South Africa – study: Employment and education increase financial resilience. Getty Images Imagine you’ve found yourself in a difficult financial situation and needed to raise R40,000 (more than US$ 2,000) on the spot. Where and how would you raise these …
Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems: South Sudan has been beset by floods for the past four years. Its health system, like those in other African countries, will have to adapt to climate change. SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images Every day seems to bring a new headline about a …
Ukraine war: how Putin’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is an attempt to build support for the invasion: Just a few months after a new version of Russia’s “gay propaganda” bill was signed into law in November 2022 by President Vladimir Putin, bookshops and libraries removed LGBTQ+ books from their shelves. Gaming and streaming industries followed suit in …
How cricket helped Windrush arrivals build a sense of ‘home’ in Britain: Cricket was played extensively in Britain in the 1950s, in towns, villages and cities, both in workplaces and as a social activity. And the sport had also become a ubiquitous cultural pastime in the English-speaking Caribbean. Indeed, cricket was a key part of …
Your LinkedIn doesn’t need to be perfect – four ways to build an authentic profile to boost your personal brand: To get hired, you need to get connected. Dean Drobot/Shutterstock The idea of a “personal brand” might seem like the purview of celebrities and influencers. But if you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ll know …
West African countries show how decades of working together build peace, and stop wars breaking out: From left; Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire Patrick Achi, President of Togo Faure Gnassingbe, President of Benin Patrice Talon, and President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo. Nipah Dennis/AFP via Getty Images Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by …
Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy: After a spirited election campaign, the people of Timor-Leste voted for a new parliament on May 21. The vote was free, fair and largely uneventful. The results were accepted. This is a remarkable accomplishment for democracy. With roughly 40% of the vote …
Nigerian architect Demas Nwoko on his award-winning work: ‘Whatever you build, it should suit your culture’: Demas Nwoko has received the lifetime achievement award at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale. Titi Ogufere/La Biennale di Venezia Demas Nwoko, born in Nigeria in 1935, has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2023 Venice …
Trust is important if you want to succeed at work – here’s how to build it: Nicoleta Raftu/Shutterstock From friends to families, partners to politicians, trust is the fundamental glue that holds together our relationships. In the office, trust makes it easier for people to work together. It enables them to rely on one another …
Health workers cope with a huge amount of stress – how to build a resilient health system in South Africa: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images Popular and academic literature is replete with examples of how to cope with daily stresses. Mental health professions have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout …