About ADD Resources: Sharing Knowledge for Better Futures

A Platform Rooted in Purpose ADD Resources began as a response to a pressing gap: the need for accessible, evidence-based information on the intersection between alcohol, public health, and sustainable development. While alcohol has long been discussed in policy and healthcare circles, the conversation often lacked coordination and clarity. The platform was established to address […]

When Development Stalls: Alcohol and the Civil Society Agenda

How the Issue Took Shape In Sweden, more than 160 civil society organizations have collectively recognized alcohol as a structural barrier to development. The acknowledgment didn’t come suddenly. It emerged through years of public health work, development cooperation, and international policy engagement. The statement gained attention as part of a broader conversation about sustainable development […]

World Bank’s New Estimates: A Sharper View on Global Poverty

Revisiting Poverty: Why the Numbers Were Recalculated Global poverty data isn’t static. It moves with inflation, global trends, and shifting economic baselines. In its latest update, the World Bank introduced new estimates designed to offer a more accurate reflection of poverty in a changing world. The adjustments were prompted by two key developments. First, updated […]

Half the World Doesn’t Drink Alcohol: Rethinking Policy Frames

Global Abstention: A Widespread Yet Overlooked Trend Roughly half of the world’s adult population does not drink alcohol. This statistic—consistent across multiple regions and reaffirmed in global health behavior surveys—often surprises both the public and policymakers. It challenges long-standing narratives in public health discussions, where the focus tends to lean toward harm reduction, moderation campaigns, […]

Product Placements in Music Videos: What’s the Real Message?

How Branding Enters the Frame In recent years, music videos have become more than just a backdrop for entertainment. They serve as a space where media, marketing, and identity intersect. Among the most visible trends is product placement — the deliberate inclusion of branded goods within the video narrative. It’s not new. But it’s changing. […]