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Delhi’s electronic bazaars are one of the city’s last non-elite commercial spaces

As dynamic public spaces, these bazaars are invaluable

A greenwash?

Will the Centre's first-of-its-kind Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023 be a winner? 

Invisible Trillions review: global capitalism operates beyond the rule of law and threatens democracy

In Raymond W Baker’s view, democracy is self-correcting, but capitalism is not. His main message is: reform capitalism or forfeit democracy

Win-win strategy: These countries’ conservation practices have helped their economy too

Countries across the world have identified and adopted measures to conserve wild species that can help develop sustainable livelihood opportunities

World’s most extreme inequality increase in India

Governments poorer than private individuals now as world wealth gets concentrated among a few; a similar situation seen at peak of imperialism …

COVID-19’s cost

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on Africa has been more severe compared to the rest of the world

Private sector reforms will be crucial for Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery: Report

Development of capital markets, formalisation of workforce and increasing digitalisation is the way ahead for the continent, according to the …

World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say

Consistency seen across a range of indicators, according to UNCTAD’s chief statistician

‘Signing RCEP will mean no duties on solar products’

Amit Gupta, director of legal and corporate affairs, Vikram Solar, talks to Down To Earth about the solar industry’s perspective on …

UN reports demands review of non-tariff measures to boost world trade

If implemented in the right trade, such measures can help in achieving sustainable development goals

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

36 central banks and banking supervisors, participate in the central bank and supervisors network for greening the financial system

Amazon, Google and Facebook warrant antitrust scrutiny for many reasons – not just because they’re large

When it comes to whether Silicon Valley giants are abusing their market power, size is only part of the problem

Circular economy's potential remains unrealised

The importance and necessity of a circular economy, which means cheaper products and services and reduced congestion and pollution, cannot be …

Global share of women in labour force stagnating for over 15 years

Women’s participation in the labour force globally was only 48 per cent in 2018. For men, this was 75 per cent. 

Low inflation rates and dipping food prices: Where do they leave the farmer

Almost a fifth of India's consumer goods basket was in deflation zone in January. All were food items

Patent Prosecution Highway: The fast track to disaster

India's decision to start one for Japanese firms could open the tollgates to hasty approvals

Unpaid work: Women and the burden of unpaid labour

By recognising unpaid labour as genuine work, India will not only benefit in terms of its GDP figures but also empower its women