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Cities and Urbanization
3 ways Melbourne is planning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Melbourne 4.0 taskforce, through careful use of scenario planning, is busy anticipating what 2030 might look like in the city.
Education and Skills
What you need to know about the world's young people, in 7 charts
They’re tech-savvy, entrepreneurial and really care about climate change, but young people think their voices are not being heard. These are just a few of the things you need to know abou...
United States
This US state is trialling a blockchain voting app for soldiers serving overseas
US soldiers serving overseas will be able to use a blockchain voting app for the first time.
Workforce and Employment
Tired commuters now have a place to sleep
Sleep pods have been introduced in cities such as London and New York.
Cities and Urbanization
Overtourism is becoming a major issue for cities across the globe
Cities around the world are struggling with the influx of large numbers of tourists.
Civic Participation
Lessons from New Zealand: How meeting the needs of a mother can help more women run for office
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the second elected leader to have a baby while in office.
India
Cultural diversity can drive economies. Here are lessons from India
When faith or identity are used to sell services and goods, it can either promote diversity or increase differences. That's why inclusiveness is key.
United States
These two charts tell an important story about US attitudes to race
A recent survey shows that the majority of Americans view ethnic diversity positively.
Future of Government
The two big uncertainties shaping our future
The scale of AI and our ability to collaborate as a global society are the two most critical factors determining our future, according to a survey of experts.
Youth Perspectives
Young people are not a nameless, faceless mass. So why do we treat them as such?
Portraying youth as a homogenous population fails to recognize their complexity. It may be counterproductive to solving key global issues such as fragility, lack of meaningful work opport...
Civic Participation
You can now donate to Unicef by mining cryptocurrency
The charity has launched a platform that uses your computer's processor to mine digital currency.
Civic Participation
May 1 is Labour Day. This is what you need to know
Few people realize that May 1 is a global holiday that recognizes the working class and organized labour.
Youth Perspectives
Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as the biggest generation in the US electorate
They're set to overtake the current biggest - the Baby Boomers - but voter turnout among younger people remains lower than for older people.
Global Governance
We need to become global citizens in order to rebuild trust
As the world becomes more globalized, we must learn to accept others and trust one another in order to build a stronger community.
Germany
Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor
After months of negotiations, German lawmakers have once again voted for Angela Merkel has their Chancellor.