The social contract and the role of social protection in building trust in government and strengthening the nation-state

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A strong social contract is a precious resource in any country. Without it, citizens will be reluctant to pay their taxes making it impossible for governments to collect the revenues they require to offer good quality public services to their citizens. Indeed, one of the main challenges facing countries across the Global South is low government revenues.

IAVE NEW WEB BINAR SERIES

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A new series of online workshop being organized by the International Association of Volunteering Efforts, IAVE. They will cover a diverse range of issues, including a session on the role of volunteerism in the VNRs, the national reviews focused on the implementation of the SDGs and multiple interactions on Volunteering for Social Change.

The Davos Agenda

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The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in this challenging new context. It is essential for leaders from all walks of life to work together virtually for a more inclusive, cohesive and sustainable future as soon as possible in 2021.

Shared Purpose by Clore Social Leadership

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SharedPurpose is a free, online space for anyone working for positive change driven by Clore Social Leadership.

Climate Adaptation Week Groningen Tue 19 January - Mon 25 January 2021

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Climate Adaptation Groningen is initiated by Akkoord Groningen and the Global Center on Adaptation, in collaboration with National Progamma Groningen. They stimulate awareness and action surrounding climate adaptation. Related to this, the Climate Adaptation Week will be held from Tuesday till Monday, 19–25 January 2021.

Leaving No-One Behind in Universal Health Coverage ONLINE SESSION (IDS)

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Understanding and addressing exclusion in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic This session is designed to meet the needs of health and social development advisers and those from the wider health network and from other cadres with an interest in health, equity and justice. ​​​​​​​

UN agencies warn that COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific

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20 January 2021, Bangkok/Rome - The economic impact of COVID-19 on the world's most populous region is threatening to further undermine efforts to improve diets and nutrition of nearly two billion people in Asia and the Pacific who were already unable to afford healthy diets prior to the pandemic, says a new report published today by four specialized agencies of the United Nations.

YOUTH & LEADERS SUMMIT 2021 (SCIENCE PO)

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The 6th edition of the Youth & Leaders Summit will be dedicated to Wars and Peace: Solving Conflicts, Building Human Security and will be held online over three days on 18-19-20 January 2021. #YLSummitPSIA

Guardian Angels, Gut Punches, and a Time for Healing

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Wednesday, January 6 in the US will live in infamy. For me it was a day to become a better person.

Step up climate change adaptation or face serious human and economic damage – UN report

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The 2020 Adaptation Gap Report launched by UNEP "finds that such action is lagging far behind. It finds that while nations have advanced in planning and implementation, huge gaps remain, particularly in finance for developing countries and bringing adaptation projects to the stage where they bring real reductions in climate risks."

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