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- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
ACCORD highlights the importance of empowering local, grassroots peacebuilders at the 6th Gertrude S
Source: ACCORD via ReliefWeb By Molly Hamilton Virtual forum exploring leadership accountability for the implementation of the women,...
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- Aug 27, 2020
- 1 min
Why airlines that can pivot to ultra-long-haul flights will succeed in the post-coronavirus era
Source: The Conversation Coronavirus sent shockwaves through the aviation industry. Liquidity-strapped airlines across the world have...
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- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
Launching a new academic year under the cloud of COVID-19
Source: World Bank Group Blogs The next few weeks mark the beginning of the school year across the northern hemisphere. Per the World...
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- Aug 25, 2020
- 1 min
Why we can still end world poverty during coronavirus
Source: World Economic Forum The latest update to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index shows that many countries have made...
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- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
Why it's time to take central banks' digital currencies seriously
by Mohit Joshi and Dixit Joshi; Source: World Economic Forum The introduction of central bank digital currencies could upend the global...
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- Aug 12, 2020
- 1 min
State of democracy in Africa: changing leaders doesn’t change politics
Source: The Conversation For the last few years the African political landscape has been dominated by high profile changes of leaders and...
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- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
New skills for youth to succeed in the post-COVID world
by DANIELLE ROBINSON, AISHA SANIm ZAINAB RAHIMA AMINU Source: World Bank Blogs In only a few months, the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
Global cooperation is more vital than ever. This is why
by Børge Brende | Source: World Economic Forum Coronavirus is showcasing a lack of global cooperation, and even opening a new frontline...
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- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
Why some governments fear even teens on TikTok
Chris Barker | The Conversation
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- Jul 13, 2020
- 5 min
Webinar - Writing This Moment: From Thoughts of Despair to Words of Witness w/ Nana-Ama Danquah
WHAT: A webinar and six-week workshop led by acclaimed writer Nana-Ama Danquah. WHEN: Webinar—Saturday August 1st 1-3PM PST. Workshop—6...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Historian Niall Ferguson on what the pandemic means for the global economy, geopolitics-and parties
by Charlotte Beale | Source: World Economic Forum In January, Niall Ferguson warned his readers to “brace yourself for a coronavirus...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Developing countries are facing economic disaster:
Four ways western nations can support them to shore up the global economy Source: The Conversation
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
Several 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...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Four ways economic crisis can change things for the better
Source: The Conversation While it’s difficult to see the bigger picture, history shows that even the nastiest recessions appear like...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19: We’re tracking digital responses worldwide. Here’s what we see
by Tania Begazo | Source: World Bank Blogs Digital technologies are vital tools for helping people cope with stay-at-home orders and...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 5 min
Spring 2020 Economic Forecast: A deep and uneven recession, an uncertain recovery
Press Release, European Commission The coronavirus pandemic represents a major shock for the global and EU economies, with very severe...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 6 May
by: Linda Lacina | Source: World Economic Forum This daily roundup brings you a selection of the latest news updates on the COVID-19...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Will American shale oil go bust?
by Jorge Guira; Source: The Conversation US oil is suffering unprecedented distress, as demonstrated by the benchmark West Texas...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
5 ways to protect critical digital connectivity during COVID-19
by Derek O'Halloran; Source: World Economic Forum COVID-19 has led to increased demand for internet connectivity. Yet only 53% of the...
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