Sep 3, 20213 min5 books to add on your listEurope is returning from summer, the schools are starting again, and businesses are back. In the opposite south, Africa is entering...
Sep 2, 20202 minACCORD highlights the importance of empowering local, grassroots peacebuilders at the 6th Gertrude SSource: ACCORD via ReliefWeb By Molly Hamilton Virtual forum exploring leadership accountability for the implementation of the women,...
Aug 27, 20201 minWhy airlines that can pivot to ultra-long-haul flights will succeed in the post-coronavirus eraSource: The Conversation Coronavirus sent shockwaves through the aviation industry. Liquidity-strapped airlines across the world have...
Aug 25, 20202 minLaunching a new academic year under the cloud of COVID-19Source: World Bank Group Blogs The next few weeks mark the beginning of the school year across the northern hemisphere. Per the World...
Aug 25, 20201 minWhy we can still end world poverty during coronavirusSource: World Economic Forum The latest update to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index shows that many countries have made...
Aug 17, 20201 minWhy it's time to take central banks' digital currencies seriouslyby Mohit Joshi and Dixit Joshi; Source: World Economic Forum The introduction of central bank digital currencies could upend the global...
Aug 12, 20201 minState of democracy in Africa: changing leaders doesn’t change politicsSource: The Conversation For the last few years the African political landscape has been dominated by high profile changes of leaders and...
Jul 30, 20201 minNew skills for youth to succeed in the post-COVID worldby DANIELLE ROBINSON, AISHA SANIm ZAINAB RAHIMA AMINU Source: World Bank Blogs In only a few months, the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Jul 27, 20201 minGlobal cooperation is more vital than ever. This is whyby Børge Brende | Source: World Economic Forum Coronavirus is showcasing a lack of global cooperation, and even opening a new frontline...
Jul 13, 20205 minWebinar - Writing This Moment: From Thoughts of Despair to Words of Witness w/ Nana-Ama DanquahWHAT: A webinar and six-week workshop led by acclaimed writer Nana-Ama Danquah. WHEN: Webinar—Saturday August 1st 1-3PM PST. Workshop—6...
Jun 29, 20201 minHistorian Niall Ferguson on what the pandemic means for the global economy, geopolitics-and partiesby Charlotte Beale | Source: World Economic Forum In January, Niall Ferguson warned his readers to “brace yourself for a coronavirus...
Jun 29, 20201 minDeveloping countries are facing economic disaster:Four ways western nations can support them to shore up the global economy Source: The Conversation
Jun 29, 20202 minSeveral crises in one: what effects will COVID-19 have on the global risk landscape?by John Scott | Source: World Economic Forum A new Forum report based on the views of 350 senior risk professionals analyses the...
Jun 29, 20201 minFour ways economic crisis can change things for the betterSource: The Conversation While it’s difficult to see the bigger picture, history shows that even the nastiest recessions appear like...
Jun 29, 20201 minCOVID-19: We’re tracking digital responses worldwide. Here’s what we seeby Tania Begazo | Source: World Bank Blogs Digital technologies are vital tools for helping people cope with stay-at-home orders and...
Jun 29, 20205 minSpring 2020 Economic Forecast: A deep and uneven recession, an uncertain recoveryPress Release, European Commission The coronavirus pandemic represents a major shock for the global and EU economies, with very severe...
Jun 29, 20201 minCOVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 6 Mayby: Linda Lacina | Source: World Economic Forum This daily roundup brings you a selection of the latest news updates on the COVID-19...
Jun 29, 20201 minWill American shale oil go bust?by Jorge Guira; Source: The Conversation US oil is suffering unprecedented distress, as demonstrated by the benchmark West Texas...
Jun 29, 20201 min5 ways to protect critical digital connectivity during COVID-19by Derek O'Halloran; Source: World Economic Forum COVID-19 has led to increased demand for internet connectivity. Yet only 53% of the...