Building Comprehensive Global Security ♦ Harnessing the Unexplored G7-G20 Synergy

Abstract Comprehensive security—human, economic, and strategic—faces increasing challenges from inequality, infectious diseases, environmental risks, nationalism and anti-globalization, and erosion of government accountability. International cooperation on the rules for trade and investment and the resulting economic boom have done much to reduce poverty and increase prosperity in many countries around the world, more so in Asia… Read More

Building G7-G20 synergy for a multipolar world

Abstract The world is currently in a period of transition towards multipolarity. This Policy Brief explores the importance of policy coordination between multilateral groupings with a focus on the G20 and G7, and argues that through institutional mechanisms, member countries can align their national strategies with a broader global vision. The G20 and G7 face… Read More

Intensifying philanthropic participation in SDGs through strengthening the ecosystem

Abstract Philanthropic foundations play an essential role in sustainable development – not only in mobilising financial resources but also as development actors in their own right. Despite shared goals, governments and foundations have a significant communication and collaboration gap that often results in following parallel paths without engaging in genuine and effective complementary partnerships. Hence,… Read More

How AI can change the development-technology landscape in the post pandemic era

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have played a vital role in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. AI advancement also has the potential to support the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In developed economies, AI has already been widely adopted into businesses and hospitals. However, as AI grows, emerging challenges should be addressed globally… Read More

Policy Briefs for the Global Solution Summit 2022

e-Governance in the Post-Pandemic Era: How Technology is Changing the Landscape Lead Institution: The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG) is an independent, international think tank with focus on economic development & trade, technology & innovation, sustainable development and climate change, energy & environment, international relations & strategic affairs, migration & settlement. Social media:… Read More

China’s trade tactics are winning out over US diplomacy and military might in Southeast Asia

Syed Munir Khasru                                                                                                         … Read More

COP26 pledges need a new climate of cooperation

Syed Munir Khasru                                                                                                         … Read More

Can Indonesia and India get the G-20 to walk the talk?

Both Asian members are positioned in the next two years to get the forum to pay more heed to the Global South’s needs Syed Munir Khasru                                                           … Read More

Policy Brief for G20 Leadership Summit 2021, Oct 30-31, Rome, Italy

Policy Brief on Paradigm Shift in Development Strategy in the Digital Age Abstract   The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the significance of digital technologies, with expectations of benefits growing in terms of ensuring basic services like employment, education, healthcare, coping with mobility restrictions etc. While much of the world has availed itself of the benefits,… Read More

South Asia’s emerging digital transformation

Syed Munir Khasru August 7, 2021 There is evidence that the region’s post-pandemic adoption to digital life will shape its future prosperity. COVID-19 has forced South Asia to take a quantum leap in digitalisation. The shift to remote work and education has propelled an unprecedented spike in Internet penetration, with even smaller nations such as… Read More