<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[RuleWatcher]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:40:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://web.rulewatcher.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Looking Beyond the US–China Rivalry: What RuleWatcher Revealed About an Emerging Multipolar World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Bridgida Akomiah MA in Public Policy, International University of Japan (IUJ) Key findings ●      Four structured searches on RuleWatcher returned over 2,600 primary-source policy documents on great power competition alone, spanning China, Singapore, Russia, the EU, Korea, and South Africa. ●      Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and multiple China-Russia and BRICS joint statements show active bloc-building and hedging behavior operating outside the US-China axis. ●      A...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/looking-beyond-the-us-china-rivalry-what-rulewatcher-revealed-about-an-emerging-multipolar-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62dfa4424f5a9980a6c0ff</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:57:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_95eecfb9d73946c897d94f7b73a80540~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using RuleWatcher to Compare Water Security Policies Across Countries: Lessons for Ghana from Global Water Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Bridgitte Akomiah  MA International Relations, International University of Japan Introduction In an International Security class, my Professor once asked what natural resources we think in some years to come nations might have a conflict over. Oil was one of the top answers but to our surprise, the answer was water.  Water security has become one of the defining public policy challenges of the twenty-first century. Climate change, rapid urbanization, population growth, pollution, and...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/using-rulewatcher-to-compare-water-security-policies-across-countries-lessons-for-ghana-from-global</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62df5fb252e37e4d3705d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:36:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_ce532bf9fb294e449ea2c25820f30433~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Clogged Canals to Circular Economy: How I Traced Nigeria's Plastic Waste Revolution to Its Primary Sources Using RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Ajibike Zuliat Jimoh  M.A. Economics, International University of Japan Lead Consultant Isopa Consulting Limited Nigeria Overview Quick question: What do a reverse vending machine, trash sorting, and a guy nicknamed "Baban Bola" have in common? They are all part of Nigeria's plastic waste story, and I found every single one of them without reading a single newspaper article. Just 29 government press releases, one search tool, and about an hour of clicking around. Here is the number...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/from-clogged-canals-to-circular-economy-how-i-traced-nigeria-s-plastic-waste-revolution-to-its-prim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62b140532301fe59f66e8c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:34:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_cc9b90930a7f453e842294cff4b329d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Signals and Market Entry: Using RuleWatcher to Analyze Japan’s Regulatory Landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Hein Htet Naing Master's Student at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) Key Findings Japan’s recent policy developments indicate a growing emphasis on economic security, reflected in increased government involvement in strategic sectors (METI, 2025). At the same time, foreign investment regulations demonstrate a pattern of selective openness, with stricter controls applied to sensitive industries (Ministry of Finance, 2023). In parallel, digital transformation policies continue...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/policy-signals-and-market-entry-using-rulewatcher-to-analyze-japan-s-regulatory-landscape</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a166a092a9023e2333644d8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:50:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_ae14e4bfb24249d191ed4bc17f6db320~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Regulatory Monitoring to Track Human Rights Signals in Mozambique’s Policymaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Arcenio Hafo Arlindo Fondo  LL.M., Kyushu University, Graduate School of Law Author Introduction As a legal advisor and trainee lawyer working in a state-owned company, I have focused my recent work on foreign direct investment and its legal framework in Mozambique. I have also worked as an intern lawyer at the Mozambican Bar Association (OAM), where I developed a strong interest in access to justice and the protection of human rights. As a professional committed to justice and human...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/using-regulatory-monitoring-to-track-human-rights-signals-in-mozambique-s-policymaking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a056dad618ba4517401070f</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:21:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_f5d41875bc6b4acebf193bdd74363ef4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using RuleWatcher to Analyze One Health Policies Addressing Global Biodiversity Loss and Zoonotic Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Originally from the Republic of Guinea, I am a Public Health and Nutrition Specialist with expertise in both program management and teaching. In 2023, I was awarded the Japan International Cooperation Agency Scholarship under the African Business Education (ABE) Initiative program, which allowed me to pursue my MPH studies at St. Luke’s International University and broaden my global perspective on health, business development, and international cooperation. My academic journey has been...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/using-rulewatcher-to-analyze-one-health-policies-addressing-global-biodiversity-loss-and-zoonotic-di</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15585cd681fe01d16a6c2d</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_8b79d5a1794143d3bf52a0e0477045df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Passwords: Mapping the Global Digital Identity Landscape with RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Khin Win Myat Mon M.Eng(Master of Information Science and Engineering) Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering Ritsumeikan University Key Findings Passwords are implicated in over 80% of hacking-related breaches globally, yet most organisations lack a policy-level plan to replace them (Verizon, 2023). RuleWatcher's TreeMap revealed India as the dominant actor in digital identity policy, unexpected for a researcher focused on Western frameworks such as Fast IDentity...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/beyond-passwords-mapping-the-global-digital-identity-landscape-with-rulewatcher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04999c88d313e8c5322145</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_723b4db978d7487a8f75d3d6c1cf5080~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using RuleWatcher for Policy Research and Innovation in Nigeria’s Public Transport Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Sulyman Hafeez Ayo MSc. Computer Engineering Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company (AUMTCO), Nigeria Deputy Manager (Chief Technology Officer) Key Findings RuleWatcher provides a new digital gateway for analysing policy, governance, and innovation trends shaping Nigeria’s transport modernisation. It helps bridge the data gap between government agencies, research institutions, and innovation startups in the mobility ecosystem. By combining the RuleWatcher with generative AI tools, I...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/using-rulewatcher-for-policy-research-and-innovation-in-nigeria-s-public-transport-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996a7d2aab309115cb30ec6</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_f783f997b8bd4a24b0acbe75b0029f0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Japanese Official Discourses with RuleWatcher: Trends in the Teaching of Japanese to Foreigners ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author María Angélica Jiménez Otálora Professional in Languages and Sociocultural Studies; Anthropologist (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia) Master’s in Language Didactics (Universidad de la Salle, Colombia) Master’s Student in Educational Innovation and Communication Studies (Waseda University, Japan) Overview My area of expertise is education, with a focus on the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language and intercultural communication. Although my work primarily centers on pedagogy and...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/exploring-japanese-official-discourses-with-rulewatcher-trends-in-the-teaching-of-japanese-to-forei</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f5e335e4dba941729d4e7</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:40:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_289a40044de5416b8ddd5d76168c12a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking Blue Economy Progress through RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Jessa Danica Villa Agcopra Master's Student in International Public Policy at the University of Tsukuba (Japan)    Introduction Blue economy is defined by the World Bank as the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health”. All over the world, ocean economy growth for the past 25 years is from Asia and the Pacific (OECD, 2025) accounting for 75 percent. Specifically, Eastern Asian countries accounted for as much as...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/tracking-blue-economy-progress-through-rulewatcher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e9124e530e682e43994eb</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:10:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_02ba4db6e75f4896aaa50c4b2bf690eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncovering Institutional Visibility in African Agricultural Policy: How RuleWatcher Transforms Policy Visibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Farouk Uthman Graduate Student, Natural Resource Economics and Rural Development, Kyoto University (Japan)  Agricultural Research Officer (Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Nigeria)  Introduction Can a global policy search tool help reveal the hidden institutional footprints of agricultural subsidies in regions with inadequate  documentation systems?  Nigeria’s Agro Processing, Productivity Enhancement, and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) matching grant program, designed to support...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/uncovering-institutional-visibility-in-african-agricultural-policy-how-rulewatcher-transforms-polic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e6c09e46957565bf59c39</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:38:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_c1561e75459d4fe085a1d1b34169f5a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher and Students’ Attendance: Insights from RuleWatcher’s Policy Data ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Leopoldo V. Da Silva Victor Sanca A Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) SDGs scholar and a Master’s student in International Cooperation in Education at Naruto University of Education, Japan. Educational researcher and a RuleWatcher ambassador, academic and professional work focused on education governance, statistics, and data-driven policy analysis. Overview RuleWatcher is a gateway to global policy intelligence. It scans and translates real-time regulations, agreements,...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/teacher-and-students-attendance-insights-from-rulewatcher-s-policy-data</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b1f8a4c1c36a19b7725d8</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_8e72925d93484d4898b229d1f0611b17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Grassland to Battleground: How RuleWatcher Assists the Government's regulation to identify Climate Change and Mitigate Herders-Farmers Conflicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Peter Modi Emmanuel Gubang A South Sudanese national, Local Government Officer (South Sudan) First-year Master's Student in International Business Law at the Graduate School of International Social Sciences, Yokohama National University (Japan) Introduction As a Local Government officer in South Sudan and a master's student in International Business Law at Yokohama National University, I am deeply involved in and engaged in examining the policy and governance challenges that hinder...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/a-grassland-to-battleground-how-rulewatcher-assists-the-government-s-regulation-to-identify-climate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6971a2c657bf74af131a28b2</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_948b730826fc4159930672b187476138~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RuleWatcher: Making Policy Research Faster, Smarter, and Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Dianne Jade Calay (Master in Social Sciences)  Waseda University Keywords: Summer classes, summer break, holiday, break Key findings Based on the RuleWatcher database, the Philippines mainly uses summer classes for remediation, Thailand emphasizes preparation for higher education, and Vietnam provides career guidance and cultural activities. Overview Policies are expected to be evidence-based, cost-effective, and practical, leaving policymakers little room for mistakes because...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/rulewatcher-making-policy-research-faster-smarter-and-easier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693833629086d1c9fad508ce</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:31:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_aa9373c43b204d2c87d2a184a6576805~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparative Analysis of the Gender Gap in STEM in Peru and Japan Using RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Samia Littly Jahavely Fernandez Güimac Researcher at the National University Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza (Peru) PhD Student in Applied Chemistry and Life Sciences at Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) Introduction Since I was a child, I've heard phrases like "science is for men" or "women should study easy careers". While studying Environmental Engineering, I observed that less than one-third of my classmates were women, and barely 50% of them managed to complete the degree....]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/comparative-analysis-of-the-gender-gap-in-stem-in-peru-and-japan-using-rulewatcher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690af556988cdeb684f7b609</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:20:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_deb43e06d67b4bb784483ac6a266032c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Recommendations for Advancing Nigeria’s Biofuel Industry leveraging RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Talatu Clara Tarfa, M.Sc Energy Access Consultant To remain competitive on a global scale, we must recognize that we live in a dynamic and ever-evolving world. Practices considered best-in-class today can quickly become outdated and irrelevant tomorrow—and in some cases, even harmful when viewed against new developments. The same holds true for an innovative industry like the biofuel industry. Recent developments in the global biofuel industry today range from increased percentage...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/strategic-recommendations-for-advancing-nigeria-s-biofuel-industry-leveraging-rulewatcher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69322b82346ce9789f5776d0</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:50:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_f401e333b08b43f8b860d801754a35cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparative Analysis of the African Union and European Union Framework for Attracting Foreign Direct Investment ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Arcenio Hafo Arlindo Fondo Graduate Student, LLM Kyushu University Introduction As a law graduate , I have been researching topics related to Foreign Direct Investments  policies and related legal frameworks. This became my main field of study whether at national level (Mozambique), regional (Africa), or worldwide. This article provides a comparative analysis of the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) legal frameworks for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), analyzing...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/comparative-analysis-of-the-african-union-and-european-union-framework-for-attracting-foreign-direct</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69140f6f3e3a6594de73f131</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_43ce34f379654390b4e1516588c5db77~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Women in Aquaculture: Using RuleWatcher to Explore Global Strategies for Empowering Women in Aquaculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Gueye Fatou Kine Abe scholar, Master’s student at Tokyo University of Agriculture Key Findings Using RuleWatcher, I was able to collect and compare policy documents and reports on aquaculture and gender equality from multiple regions, including Mexico, Zanzibar, South Africa, the UK, and the  European Union (EU).  Using filters for themes (aquaculture, gender inequality) I was able to collect relevant insights in minutes. I found 73 articles. The combination of RuleWatcher with...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/empowering-women-in-aquaculture-using-the-rulewatcher-to-explore-global-strategies-for-empowering-w</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e5f180acaec313272d361</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:02:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_0ed73e52787f49aa9228d867d87e308c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking Nigeria’s Fight Against Unemployment: Using RuleWatcher to Identify Recent Government Initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Fatima Ahueza Mohammed (MSc Economics) Economic Analyst Unemployment in Nigeria is more than a statistic—it is the harsh reality confronting millions of young graduates who step into a labour market that has no room for them. Government officials regularly launch job creation programs, but the challenge for citizens, and researchers is knowing what initiatives are being rolled out and how to keep track of them across multiple ministries and agencies. This was the question that guided...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/tracking-nigeria-s-fight-against-unemployment-using-rulewatcher-to-identify-recent-government-initi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f579d281fa676406627f29</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:58:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_1fd6e3ec150947c69192b66ded566eb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecting the Dots in Global Supply Chains with RuleWatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key Findings The research shows that the current sustainability regulations, especially from the European Union, are placing pressure on suppliers in countries like Vietnam to meet strict standards on traceability, labor, and the environment. Using RuleWatcher revealed how quickly these policies are changing across different regions, and how important it is to track them in real time. RuleWatcher's ability to search across languages and countries made it efficient to identify both risks and...]]></description><link>https://web.rulewatcher.com/post/connecting-the-dots-in-global-supply-chains-with-rulewatcher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b4583e77136647fe8a159c</guid><category><![CDATA[UseCase]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:28:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/138136_056e77a9d2d244c086b71b8b5c7f58c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Publishing Team</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>