The Iran peace deal must demand the release of Narges Mohammadi and other prisoners of conscience
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.
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Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change
The riskier the ride, the cheaper your food delivery.
Raising revenue from land: what African cities might learn from Hong Kong’s unique land‑lease system
African countries can learn a lot from Hong Kong on how to use the gains from rising urban land prices to fund infrastructure and other public services.
NZ’s new medicines fast‑track promises quicker approvals. But what about access?
A new system to approve medicines faster has been introduced. But barriers to RSV protections show why that’s only one step in getting them to patients.
Iran’s record drought and cheap fuel have sparked an air pollution crisis – but the real causes run much deeper
Schools are closing and hospitals are admitting patients suffering from lung diseases as Tehran and other Iranian cities face a severe air pollution crisis.
Many Australians pay too much for health care – here’s what the government needs to do
Health policy was an important factor in the election outcome, but one of the most important issues in the health sector – the impact of out-of-pocket costs – was mostly ignored.
How do we save the soul of microfinance?
The introduction of hard-nosed private sector investment and the age-old pressures of social norms mean microfinance institutions are at risk of losing their social conscience – and both clients and staff…
They’re rich, unelected and shaping public policy
Do the unelected super-rich exercise an over-weening influence on public policy. The answer is yes, and no.
Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed
Rating agencies shape the policy space for pursuing development goals. Yet they remain private firms, operating under commercial incentives.
Federal Budget 2015: health experts react
The big surprise about this year’s health budget was what wasn’t there – billions of dollars in expected savings from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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