Now in its ninth week, the Iran war has sparked rising energy prices, heightened shipping and insurance risks, and disruptions along key trade corridors, increasing pressure on global supply chains.
A new article by Belgium's development agency Enabel says promising innovations often demonstrate their value early on, yet too many never move beyond the pilot phase. As funding becomes more constrained and expectations for measurable impact increase, the real challenge—they argue— is no longer inventing solutions but ensuring they reach the people who need them most.