Silence around the topic of sexual violence has increased in South Asian countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, even as its incidence has also increased in recent conflicts.
One constant in the ebb and flow of the Arab Spring has been the increased influence of public opinion on public policy.
By 2025, poverty will primarily be centred in low-income, conflict and violence-affected African states.
South Asia is the most densely populated region of the world, second only to sub-Saharan Africa in poverty indicators. It is also one of the world's most conflict-affected regions. Women feel the impact of these conflicts deeply.
Latin America is considered to be the most violent region in the world. According to the 2011 Global Burden of Armed Violence Report, six of the top ten most violent countries in the world are in the region.
Maternal and child mortality rates in Mali and Burkina Faso remain unacceptably high and the use of healthcare services in many parts of both countries is limited.
This project aims to strengthen the accountability and legitimacy of public institutions, improve public services, and fuel economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean through research and innovation on open data initiatives.