Pillar 5

Power, Inequality, and Sustainable Development

Political economy perspectives

Map the distribution of benefits and burdens in sustainability transitions, with particular attention to gender, vulnerable groups, and socio-economic hierarchies.

Rural-urban dynamics

Examine how governance structures respond to or exacerbate inequalities between rural and urban areas, affecting resource allocation and policy focus.

Health and social services

Analyze the political prioritization of healthcare (including neglected diseases, mental health), the influence of donor withdrawal (e.g., USAID), and decolonizing health systems in the Global South.

Youth and post-conflict contexts

Investigate the intersections of youth unemployment, post-conflict reconstruction, and sustainable development imperatives.