Hi, this is Megha and today we’re looking at the impact of the war in Ukraine on global poverty, plans by the WHO and partners to close down a programme for fast-tracking and distributing Covid-19 vaccines, and – in our Ukraine Stories coverage – a look at who is Kherson’s kidnapped mayor.

07.07.2022

On our radar

A market in Madagascar. (Credit: Pixabay/Fifaliana Joy)

What to do as war pushes millions into poverty? The war on Ukraine has pushed 71.1 million people in developing countries into poverty. Most of these countries already implement one of two policy choices - targeted cash transfers and energy subsidies - to help people cope with the rising food and fuel prices. But which of this is a better option and how? A UNDP study has come up with a clear answer.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

Here’s what else is happening

⚛️ Smashing particles and popping champagne corks at CERN as scientists observe three new subatomic particles.
Swissinfo (EN)
🌾 Global hunger toll soars by 150 million as Covid and Ukraine war make their mark.
The Guardian (EN)
💉 WHO’s ACT-Accelerator programme on fast tracking Covid-19 vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics to shut down soon.
Politico (EN)
⛽ Sanctions on Russian oil are forcing Geneva traders to reinvent themselves.
Le Temps (FR)
🚨 WHO sets up another emergency meeting as monkeypox cases hit 6,000.
Reuters (EN)

Ukraine Stories

Igor Kolykhaev (Credit: Igor Kolykhaev's Facebook account)

❓Who is the Kherson mayor kidnapped by Russia? Igor Kolykhaev was taken by occupiers on 28 June. Locals don't recognise his replacement, appointed by Russia.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

👔Leading a business in wartime. Entrepreneurs attending the Ukraine Recovery Conference describe how they were affected by the war and their plans for the future.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

🎼Ukraine’s musical charm offensive in Lugano. Three Ukrainian concerts were planned during the two day conference. Who did the music actually convince?

Geneva Solutions (EN)

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