Eagerly awaiting this new stab on the establishment. lnkd.in/dCGrNvi

Current COVID19 crisis an opportunity to rethink prioritisation, structure, and financing of Social Protection.

If Covid19 has taught us anything in the political arena it is that populism isn't a good indicator of leaders' competence for crisis management.

Deafening silence on African countries' performance on Covid19 response. Are any lessons being learned?

See this blog post socialprotection.org/discover/blog/… via @sp_gateway

Because hazards, disasters & vulnerability to poverty are inseparable renewed focus should be on integrated disaster & development planning.

Immediate support needed for Sierra Leone mudslide victims. Even more attention is needed to forestall other impending disasters.

Tents, blankets, and food are needed in the Sierra Leone mudslide tragedy, and so are capacities, systems & partnerships to respond durably.

WATCH: "You can't wash this one away by shaking my hand and saying I'm sorry." Mother of Charlottesville victim speaks out.

Driven by conflict climate & poverty East Africa's Humanitarian crisis persists. Sadly it remains largely invisible to the outside world.

Investing in Africa's disaster insurance for climate change should inform future mitigation of weather-related crises and development plans.

Japan Government release of US$10 million for South Sudanese refugees & Northern Uganda host communities an exemplary and watershed effort.

Congrats Serena!!! So much joy for you!!! x.com/usopen/status/…

It shouldn't take Irma for us to wake up to the climate challenge. "How" we prepare & respond should replace "if" we do anything at all.

The ferocity & recent spate of hurricanes in the western hemisphere are likely to be linked to climate change. Deniers should take note.

Mexican earthquake disaster heartbreaking. Our thoughts must be with all affected.

Deafening silence in conflict and violence-inspired food insecurity affecting thousands in DR Congo's Kasai province. Is anyone listening?

The people of Kasai in DR Congo may be wishing for less natural wealth as fights mineral control conspire to cause severe food insecurity.

George Soros' recent Davos 2018 reflections on the role of social media are very instructive. Lest we forget, the rapid growth of use of information platforms without commensurate investment in substance or content presents one of the most serious failures of this generation.

A step in the right direction. Unless poverty escape is sustained our efforts will be similar to running on a conveyor belt heading in the wrong direction. x.com/ESRFTZ/status/…