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Cost of living is getting higher but not necessarily because of inflation. : “CBF project Yogyakarta” by Aris Sanjaya/CIFOR is available at https://bit.ly/40FEfIH CC BY 2.0

As inflation hits developed economies across the world, what is the experience in emerging economies such as Indonesia?

Cost of living

How emerging economies adjust to inflation

As inflation hits developed economies across the world, what is the experience in emerging economies such as Indonesia?

Economy
The trend of ‘revenge spending’ is clearly seen after a major upheaval such as the pandemic. : ‘Shoppers in the Bullring’ by Mark Hillary is available at https://bit.ly/3mXZI0A CC BY 2.0

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

Cost of living

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

Economy
Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis since independence led to widespread protests over severe shortages of fuel, food and medicines. : AntanO CCBY4.0

The issues that led Sri Lanka to become an economic basket case in 2022 serve as a warning for other nations.

Governments in the red

How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

The issues that led Sri Lanka to become an economic basket case in 2022 serve as a warning for other nations.

Economy
Ants can teach us plenty on how to manage congestion. : Charlie Stinchcomb CC BY 2.0

Ants can teach us a lot about dealing with traffic congestion but there is one stumbling block.

Gridlock unlocked

Ants show the way to beating traffic jams

Society
Pacific island countries such as Fiji are vulnerable to extreme weather events. : Stemoc, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges

Pacific Primer

Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Economy
Pacific Islanders’ lack of mobility during COVID-19 was crushing for both their economies, and the fruit industry in Australia and New Zealand. : DFAT (Flickr) CC 2.0

Encouraging work abroad schemes could help Pacific Island nations to steer their way clear of crippling debt.

Pacific primer

Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

Economy
Efforts to establish alternative food sources are moving forward but changes will take time. : Edward Otis

Almost 10 million Malaysians face food insecurity. Initiatives to support alternative food sources are taking root, but challenges remain.

Food in crisis

Urban farming taking root in Malaysia

Economy