When Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva defeated right-wing populist incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian presidential election, his victory was touted by many as a “return to normality” for Latin America’s most populous nation. But on a policy level, Lula’s government has proved uninterested in simply maintaining the status quo, instead embracing wholesale economic reforms and investments to fundamentally transform Brazil’s economy.
— Jiyon Chatterjee
Read MoreAfrican governments are turning to innovative solutions to create future opportunities for their young workers. Specifically, Kenya has embraced the idea of establishing “smart cities” as development panaceas: modernized urban centers that harness technology to foster economic efficiency, sustainability, and growth. However, these cities are encountering political obstacles.
— Jiyon Chatterjee
Read MoreIn a world of high-stakes international conferences, the recent G20 summit hosted in New Delhi on September 9th may seem siloed from the daily concerns of ordinary people. But beneath the diplomatic veneer, the summit symbolized a pivotal shift in global economics with profound implications for workers across borders, driven by the unlikely partnership of President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
— Jiyon Chatterjee
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