The challenge in Vietnam The UN is working to improve the capacity of the country’s justice system. The antiquated legal education system and low legal literacy are major barriers, leaving poor and marginalised communities vulnerable to exploitation at work, and a lack of security at home. The solution Synthesis worked with UN specialists to develop...
The challenge Gender-based violence is prevalent in Nepal. In 2012, 48% of women reported experiencing domestic violence, according to government figures. The solution Our team worked with UN specialists to design a groundbreaking campaign, which used gamification to challenge deeply-rooted gender stereotypes. A series of animated videos were created, each focusing on a particular form of...
The challenge Oil-rich Papua New Guinea ranked 139 out of 168 in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2015. Corruption severely hinders development in a country where 37% of the population lives below the poverty line. The solution We helped the UN’s Governance & Anti-corruption unit develop and structure an innovative service, which would allow...
Many businesses today are working on their sustainability and purpose agendas, and are feeling overwhelmed. There are many regulations, legislations and frameworks which add to the confusion. Businesses are also worried about the impact of Covid and don’t want the focus on sustainability to detract from being able to boost growth and productivity. But you...
