Finland is known for its vast forests. But when it comes to the EU Forest Strategy 2030, the country is taking its time. Why? The strategy focuses on environmental benefits and forests as carbon sinks. But Finland, like other timber-focused countries, is cautious. The EU Forest Strategy is not a law. But it does come with rules that are legally binding. So, why the ...
Governments are constantly working to tackle big issues like climate change and global health crises. They often use policies that target individual actions, such as spreading information or nudging behavior. However, some policies aim for larger, systemic changes, like banning certain cars or mandating vaccines. These big policies can face strong public pushback, ev...
In the realm of global health, working together across different sectors is key to tackling big issues. This is especially true in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). However, power struggles between groups can make or break these collaborations. A recent study dug deep into how these power dynamics play out in LMICs, offering valuable lessons for improving hea...
The National Policy for Reducing Morbimortality from Accidents and Violence (PNRMAV) led to the creation of Violence Prevention and Health Promotion Centers (NPVPS). These centers were set up to tackle the growing issues of accidents and violence in communities. The idea was to have these centers at different levels of care: primary care, hospital and pre-hospital ca...
Ethiopia has agreed to many international and regional rules to stop violence against women. Yet, many women in the country still face domestic violence. There is not much information on how these rules are put into action or the problems that come up. A recent study looked into the challenges of stopping domestic violence against women in northwestern Ethiopia. The...
Salatiga, Indonesia is not your average town. People here are no strangers to respecting others despite differences in beliefs. Given the right recipe of tolerance, this vibrant city has crafted harmony. Let"s zero in on how they"ve done it. First, imagine an all-inclusive approach to fair treatment, anti-discrimination is the key. Salatiga has made sure everyone i...
Let's dive into how guidance services can make or break career success in Ghana. Researchers took a close look at what makes these services relevant and effective. They chatted with 413 guidance service coordinators from different levels, like regions, districts, and schools. Their results? Money matters—having enough funds for guidance services was crucial. Also, ha...
The world needs a solid plan to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means turning the best scientific evidence into actionable policies. In 2024, the United Nations highlighted the need for a scientific panel on AMR. This panel could fill crucial gaps in global coordination, provide real-time evidence for policy decisions, and track progr...
Reducing emissions to zero is a global goal, and China is in the mix. But achieving this requires a team effort between the government and businesses. These two groups often have different interests, creating a situation where actions matter. Imagine a game where both sides have to work together to win. Researchers in China used a special kind of game model to see ho...
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out if you have cancer when you don't have clear symptoms? In England, the National Health Service (NHS) has a special way to handle this. Researchers decided to take a close look at how these rules, called non-specific symptom pathways, are being used. They wanted to see if the doctors were following these rules correctly. ...