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Redéfinir les systèmes éducatifs africains à l’horizon 2030 : nouvelles pistes pour un débat salutaireSoixante ans après les indépendances, l’Afrique, en quête de solutions novatrices face à la crise éducative, prépare son bilan à l’horizon 2030. Malgré des avancées en matière d’accès, l’école peine à répondre aux aspirations du continent. S’appuyant sur la recherche et son expérience de terrain, l’auteur dresse un diagnostic lucide et propose des axes de refondation : arrimer éducation et développement, recentrer l’école sur les 5-15 ans, améliorer les conditions d’apprentissage et revaloriser enseignants et langues africaines. Il plaide aussi pour une gouvernance repensée, une meilleure articulation entre public et privé, et un renforcement du rôle de la coopération et de la recherche. L’ouvrage ouvre des pistes concrètes pour une éducation africaine plus juste et pertinente.
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Navigating the development and humanitarian funding crisis : ethical implications and strategic responsesThis report presents outcomes from a high-level off-record multistakeholder policy discussion convened by Arigatou International and Globethics in Geneva on 5 March 2025. Representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs), UN agencies, diplomats, and humanitarian experts addressed the ethical challenges posed by shrinking budgets and shifting donor priorities. Discussions focused on rethinking funding models, strengthening collaboration, and upholding ethical principles to ensure that humanitarian and development aid remains effective, responsible, and impact-driven in the face of growing financial constraints. Key ethical dilemmas identified included: 1. Accepting funding from non-traditional or ethically questionable donors. 2. Donor-driven agendas vs. actual humanitarian needs. 3. Prioritising whom to serve with limited resources. 4. Balancing short-term relief and long-term development. 5. Competition between UN agencies and CSOs for limited funding. Recurrent themes included the need for decolonised, locally-led funding models, ethical governance, and sustainable development strategies that reduce reliance on aid. Crucially, the discourse emphasised transforming the development and humanitarian field by placing justice, solidarity, empathy, and compassion at its core – calling for a fundamental shift in power dynamics and value systems that shape global cooperation.
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Promoting and advancing human rights in global AI ecosystems : the need for a comprehensive framework under international lawExecutive Summary:Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming human interactions, key processes and systems that underpin modern society, from decision-making mechanisms to information flows, economic structures, and international relations. While its potential is comprehensive, AI introduces significant risks, such as reduced human autonomy, algorithmic bias, data privacy threats, and challenges in accountability for algorithmic harm. Emerging technologies, such as embodied AI and large language models, exacerbate these risks, affecting human-machine interactions and raising concerns about environmental sustainability and human rights across the AI value chain. In response to far-reaching societal impacts of AI, policymakers are increasingly adopting a human rights lens for AI governance. However, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented and characterized by Western led initiatives as well as inconsistent enforcement. To address these limitations, a unified and binding international framework is urgently needed.The proposed Convention on AI, Data, and Human Rights (drafted as the "Munich Convention on AI, Data, and Human Rights") is an initiative toward such a framework. Developed with contributions from over 50 global experts, it proposes an international convention to align AI governance with human rights principles. This whitepaper explores the underlying rationale behind the convention, emphasizing its alignment with the norms and principles articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Charter. It examines the relevance of safeguards against AI's misuse in facilitating human rights violations, with particular focus on protecting underrepresented or marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples, and addressing collective rights. It furthermore points to the necessity to codify rights that empower individuals to opt out, be forgotten, seek explanations, and access remedies to maintain adequate human rights standards in the context of AI. The urgency to act arises from the escalating impact of AI and the rapid pace of political and technological advancements. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is particularly well poised to play a leading role in initiating global discussions on a binding convention for AI governance, grounded in human rights principles. Drawing on its established mandate to uphold human rights globally, the UNHRC has a record of successfully embedding human rights principles into international frameworks, as demonstrated by its endorsement of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Through dedicated action around promoting a convention on AI and human rights, the UNHRC can foster international consensus and proactively shape the future of AI in a manner that prioritizes the values and principles enshrined in the key documents of international human rights law [p.1].
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Church integrity systems : a handbook : anti-corruption efforts of churches need a resetTrust in institutions is waning across the globe, whether in governments, the judiciary, business, the media, or civil society - including religious and educational bodies. A key factor is the persistent prevalence of corruption within many institutions. Restoring trust demands a steadfast commitment to integrity, transparency, responsibility, and accountability. This book explores the Integrity Systems of Christian churches, examining the structures, realities, and both theological and political root causes of integrity failures. It presents insights and experiences from Church Integrity Systems across denominations and continents, offering biblical, ecclesiological, and ethical guidance. It includes 50 strategic recommendations with a wealth of codes of conduct, standards, and checklists. It is a valuable and practical handbook for believers and church leaders dedicated to upholding the integrity and credibility of their institutions.
