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This document consists of the front matter, credits, and author biographies for a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program of the Institute for Security Studies.

This document is the acknowledgements and introductory front matter for a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) programme of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

This report section analyzes Tunisia's basic infrastructure, focusing on water and sanitation, energy and electricity, and information and communications technology (ICT), as part of a broader study on development pathways to 2040.

The report outlines three potential development scenarios for Tunisia leading up to 2040: 'Going for Growth', 'Leapfrogging', and 'Sustainability & Equality'. Each scenario evaluates different policy priorities—ranging from industrial growth and technological innovation to environmental stability—and their projected impacts on GDP and per capita income relative to a 'Current Path' forecast.

This report section analyzes the health landscape of Tunisia, detailing its transition from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), current health metrics, and projected mortality trends through 2040.

This conclusion to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the systemic barriers to development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and proposes a multi-sectoral strategy to achieve inclusive sustainable growth by 2050. The author argues that the country's reliance on volatile commodity markets and a history of poor governance have led to a significant decline in per capita income since independence.

This document is an annex to a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It details the data sources, adjustments, and specific parameters used in the IFs (International Futures) forecasting model to create three development scenarios for Tunisia: "Common interventions," "Going for Growth," and "Leapfrogging," as well as a "Sustainability & Equality" framework.

This conclusion to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the structural and regulatory barriers hindering Tunisia's economic growth and proposes a series of comprehensive reforms across governance, labor, education, and resource management to achieve inclusive development by 2040.

This introduction to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Algeria's socio-economic and political challenges leading up to 2040. It highlights a projected modest GDP growth rate of 1.8% between 2020 and 2040, which the authors argue is insufficient to improve livelihoods given the country's dependence on hydrocarbons, high unemployment, and a state-led economic system. The document emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive structural reforms to address governance issues, climate change impacts on agriculture, and regional security threats.

This document is the front matter and acknowledgments section of a special report titled "Stagnation or Growth? Algeria’s development pathway to 2040," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It provides information on the authors, the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program, and licensing terms, but does not contain the report's analytical findings or data.

This introduction to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the socio-economic and political landscape of Tunisia, highlighting the tension between its strong human development indicators and pervasive economic frustration. It identifies the need for structural economic rebalancing and the consolidation of democratic institutions to achieve sustainable development by 2040.

This report outlines Tunisia's development from its 1956 independence to 2022. It highlights early social gains in gender equality and education under Habib Bourguiba, followed by a period of non-inclusive growth and cronyism under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The 2010 Freedom and Dignity Revolution, sparked by economic desperation, ousted Ben Ali but left the country facing weakened macroeconomic indicators, political fragmentation, and unfulfilled promises of structural reform.

This policy brief from the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the UK's reliance on soy imports, primarily for livestock feed, and the associated risks of deforestation and supply chain instability.

This research paper examines Russia's efforts to expand its diplomatic and security influence in Africa, arguing that while Moscow has increased its presence since the Cold War, its ambitions are severely limited by a lack of financial resources compared to rivals like China, the US, and the EU. The author contends that Russia's strategy relies heavily on security partnerships and 'non-interference' rhetoric, which cannot substitute for the large-scale infrastructure and financial aid provided by other global powers.

A statement by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) during the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council, welcoming the appointment of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change and outlining priority areas for future reports.

This research paper argues that the international trade regime, specifically through the WTO, can be leveraged to support climate change mitigation and adaptation by moving beyond unilateral measures like border carbon adjustments to include the removal of fossil fuel subsidies and the reduction of trade barriers for clean energy technologies.

This concept note from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and FAPESP, submitted to the Belmont Forum Plenary, proposes a transdisciplinary and participatory initiative to address urgent threats to the Amazon region. The proposal emphasizes the link between biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health, while advocating for the protection of indigenous knowledge and the implementation of environmental governance frameworks.

A letter of demand from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) to the South African government and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) regarding the failure to pay Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants for April, May, and June 2022.

A letter from the Institute for Economic Justice to President Ramaphosa requesting urgent intervention to resolve non-payments of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants for April and May 2022.

The report 'Chilling Prospects 2022' examines the rising global demand for cooling services driven by temperature increases and economic growth, highlighting the environmental risks and the potential for climate-friendly cooling to reduce global emissions.