Plot twist: Young people are eyeing the fields after all—and are more interested in agriculture than you think
For a long time now, research across Africa has painted a familiar picture: most young people are disinterested in farming and aren’t dreaming of a future behind a plough. Farming,…
The work is not done: creating new paths to an equitable world in uncertain times
There are many valid perspectives from which to criticise the development sector. A lot of the work in the space, for example, fails to achieve the intended expectations. One could…
Nudging our way out of the plastic predicament. How simple nudges can transform recycling behaviours in india
This blog is the final part of a four part series of blogs on transforming recycling behaviour. Read part one here, part two here, and part three here. In India,…
The weight of care: the unseen toll of climate change on women’s lives
Nothing happens in isolation. Many of the readily visible impacts of climate change lead to higher rates of intimate partner violence and other forms of physical harm for women and…
Gamifying the plastic predicament. Using fun to make recycling more accessible
This piece is part three of a four part series on plastic waste management. Read part one here, and part two here. Keep reading the Busara blog for parts three…
Using context to unravel the plastic predicament: how Human Centered Design is creating better waste management solutions.
This piece is part two of a four part series on plastic waste management. Read part one here. Keep reading the Busara blog for parts three and four. The plastic…