An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that all data is subject to the laws and regulations of the nation state or jurisdiction in which it is collected. This concept gained prominence in the early 2010s following the Edward Snowden revelations about mass surveillance by the United States
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
South Africa is more advanced on the just transition but pledges are rolling for Indonesia