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The calls for proposals and sessions for the next Global Development Conference titled 'Tax Policy for Sustainable Development,' from 2-4 November, 2022, are now open (English & French) with deadlines of 23 May (extended from 10 May) and 30 June respectively.

Are you a researcher in the field of sustainable development? GlobalDev is inviting you to write about the transitions that are shaping development today - locally, regionally or globally. Drawing from your own scientific endeavours and that of others in your field of work, you will be asked to write an 800 words blog post about the societal challenges and dynamics you are studying.
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The SNSF is providing nine million francs for measures at Swiss universities in connection with the war in Ukraine.
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A new Wikipedia entry describes North-South Research Partnerships and addresses various relevant topics of North-South research partnerships.

Jakob Zinsstag hat das "One Health" Konzept geprägt und kämpft als Pionier weltweit für dessen praktische Umsetzung. Für diese Webreportage hat er sein persönliches Archiv aus 30 Jahren Feldforschung geöffnet.