Policy Brief No.10 | September 2025
By: Ruth Aura and Fiorenza Deriu
Kenya and Italy, though differing significantly in socio-economic and geopolitical contexts, are both facing the unprecedented convergence of multiple, interlinked and structurally entangled crises— commonly referred to as a polycrisis. These include the protracted repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate-induced disasters, escalating economic instability, political unrest, and considerable reductions in international aid. This convergence of crises has disproportionately impacted women and children, exacerbating gender inequalities, increasing vulnerabilities, and threatening hard-won gains in social development. The need for urgent and sustained policy responses is critical, as continued inaction risks long-term damage to social cohesion, economic resilience, and human development outcomes.
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