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Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
Which countries come top for social progress – and why?
The Social Progress Index complements GDP comparisons by looking at social and environmental progress. So what does this year's ranking tell us?
Global Health
This map shows the incredible fall in child mortality rates. But it’s not all good news
More than 60% of the world’s child deaths happen in just 10 countries, a new study finds.
Entrepreneurship
Doing the right thing isn't just good for a business' reputation, it makes them more money as well
A new study suggests that SMEs engaged with CSR can expert financial rewards as well as an enhanced reputation.
Development
Clinging on: how to become better at delegating
Exploring the workplace culture of 'delegating responsibility' and the importance of letting go.
Economy
Is globalization on its last legs, asks Barry Eichengreen
Barry Eichengreen looks at politics, trade and globalization.
Civic Participation
Unlike adults, teenagers are more likely to pitch in despite income inequality
New research links income inequality with greater civic engagement among young people.
Education
Finland has one of the world's best education systems. Four ways it beats the US
Abby Jackson looks at the differences between the Finnish and American education systems.
Global
Immigration: beneficial or detrimental to the host country?
Research explores the impact of immigration.
Europe
Which nationalities are granted the most EU residency permits?
A record number of people are moving to Europe to live - and around half of them come from just six countries.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Junk food could disrupt children's brain development
Researchers suggest that excessive consumption of fatty foods could severely disrupt the development of maturing brains in young people.
Climate Change
The search for Earth’s ‘missing fingerprint': should we be worried?
Phillip Lloyd explains the phenomenon of the Earth's "missing fingerprint".
Economy
Can a universal basic income work? Another country is giving it a go
Ontario, Canada, is to pilot a basic income program in 2017.
Economy
Nouriel Roubini: monetary policy under President Trump
Nouriel Roubini looks at monetary policy and the Fed under President Trump.
Africa
At COP22, it is important to ensure that climate finance meets Africa’s needs
Climate change is the biggest problem we have ever had to face, as communities, countries and the planet. This means it is an expensive problem given that adjusting economies to limit gre...
Global Governance
What speedos and polar bears teach us about the lost art of negotiating
We spoke with United Nations Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh to find out how he helped push through an agreement to create the Ross Sea Marine Protected Area.