April 2025

Labour voices in the tea plantations: An analysis of trade union practices in Bangladesh’s tea industry

The tea industry in Bangladesh has long been marked by harsh labor conditions, with workers struggling under low wages, poor housing, and limited access to social security. Trade unions have intervened to advocate for workers' rights, but their impact is often debated. This study examines the role of these unions in representing tea plantation workers, focusing on their organization, strategies, and challenges....

Author(s): Mohammad Fakhrus Salam

May 2025

Urbanization of Tchaman spaces and the structuring of seniors' social roles in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

This study examines the structuring of seniors' social roles in Tchaman spaces, exploring how these roles are affected by changes linked to the urbanization of Tchaman neighborhoods in Abidjan. Using a qualitative approach, semi-directive interviews were conducted over a two-month period (July 13 to September 15, 2023) in nine villages, involving 24 individuals aged 60 and above, eight younger-generation actors, and...

Author(s): Say Ahou Clémentine TANOH  

May 2025

The importance of self-concept and how it relates to street children

This research tried to determine whether there is a correlation between self-concept and street children. It further investigated whether a good self-concept could assist these children and modify their behavior. It is an undisputed fact that many street children are marginalized, ostracized, and discriminated against and has very low self-esteem. Most of them who live in metropolitan cities are young boys who have...

Author(s): Gabriel Julien

June 2025

Reclaiming the frontline in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs): Enhancing field-based decision-making in humanitarian operations

Over the past three decades, the decision-making autonomy of field-based leaders in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) has declined significantly due to increasing centralization, bureaucratic controls, risk-averse cultures, and donor-imposed compliance demands. Drawing on the author’s 30 years of humanitarian experience across multiple regions, this commentary critically reflects on the...

Author(s): Dipankar Datta