Tag: Policy and Governance
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Weekend Reads: ORI Funding Ban Tossed, AI Citation Scandal; Senator Seeks COVID Manuscripts
Court tosses out challenge to ORI funding ban In a development that could shape how researchers and institutions navigate federal oversight, a court recently dismissed a challenge to the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) funding ban. The decision narrows a facet of the ongoing debate over how funding restrictions should be applied in cases involving…
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Campaign Against Hunger: Farmers and Stakeholders Unite to Defend Food Security
Unlocking a united front against hunger A new wave of collaboration is sweeping through Nigeria as farmers, civil society groups, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations rally under the banner of a national Campaign Against Hunger. The campaign responds to a troubling projection from the Food Security Situation Analysis, which estimates that 34.7 million people across 27…
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Democrats Take the First Step to Regaining Their Groove After Election Night Wins
New Momentum But Old Challenges In the wake of Tuesday’s election night victories, Democrats are signaling that they are ready to turn the page from a year marked by internal strife and soul-searching. The party’s performance on several key races suggests not just a handful of wins, but a demonstration that they can mobilize voters,…
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Flags Rise in Doha as UN Social Development Summit Opens at QNCC
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Policy Flags flutter above the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as world leaders converge for the United Nations’ official takeover of the venue for a high-stakes push to reinvigorate the global social pact. The brief, symbolic ceremony marks more than a ceremonial handover; it signals a renewed…