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Droughts

The political causes of famine

A new book spells out that good governance can prevent famine even in the era of global warming

Makeshift housing

Informal refugee settlements

Syrians living in Lebanon’s informal refugee settlements lack proper infrastructure

Urbanisation

Road to riches

To become a regional powerhouse, Tamale in Ghana needs appropriate transport infrastructure

Rural regions

No alternative

Air travel is expensive and environmentally harmful, but it is a necessity in South Sudan

Air pollution

Blue-sky policy

Our Indian contributor is impressed by Beijing’s efforts to curb air pollution

Vehicle density

Overburdened infrastructure

There are far more cars on Bangkok’s streets than its infrastructure can handle

Non-motorised transport

Expand sidewalks and bike lanes

Urban and transport planners around the world must pay more attention to pedestrians and cyclists

Running dry

India’s water crisis

Overuse and mismanagement of resources are creating an impending water crisis in India

Development strategy

Attitudinal change

In view of poverty, food insecurity and environmental degradation, Ethiopia urgently needs comprehensive rural reforms

Poverty

Urban food insecurity

Urban hunger is an under-rated problem, for example in Nairobi

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