Economist Podcasts Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?
Jul 14, 2023
Tom Gardner, The Economist's East Africa correspondent, dives into the Tigray conflict's ongoing crisis, revealing evidence of war crimes and the government's possible cover-up. Simon Rabinovich discusses new research showing that remote work may actually hinder productivity, sparking a debate on hybrid work models. Anne Rowe honors Victoria Amelina, a Ukrainian civil-rights campaigner, highlighting her efforts to bring attention to wartime atrocities and the cultural scars inflicted by conflict.
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Accountability and Peace
- Holding those responsible for war crimes accountable is part of the peace agreement.
- It is also a condition for Ethiopia to improve relations with the West.
Justice for Lasting Peace
- Peace without justice is unlikely to last.
- Lack of access and potential evidence destruction hinder a true reckoning.
WFH Productivity Reconsidered
- New research suggests working from home may hinder productivity, contrary to early pandemic studies.
- This challenges the idea that remote work is always more efficient.
