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Education and Skills
This unique, 20-year study followed the lives of 12,000 children in the developing world. Here’s what it discovered
Tracking the development of children in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Viet Nam, the Young Lives report revealed key insights regarding the role of education and the consequences of childhood ...
Future of Work
Four things workers want implemented by their bosses post-pandemic
As companies reassess their working arrangements going forward, employees are increasingly clear about what they will and won’t put up with, says a new report.
India
How trust and collaboration are key in India’s last mile response to the COVID-19 crisis
The inspiring work of social entrepreneurs during India's second COVID-19 wave shows us how a radical new mindset is needed to drive transformative change.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 7 May
Top stories: India records 1.5 million cases in a week; IMHE says global deaths 'more than double' official estimates; and Nepal experiences 'human catastrophe'.
United States
COVID-19 and the future of US cities
Evidence is emerging that U.S. cities' population are starting to grow in numbers again, following declines during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gender Parity
Mothers have been some of the worst affected by COVID-19. Here’s how to help them
Women with young children have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. The IMF suggests four ways policymakers can help mothers.
COVID-19
Scientists are working on a cheaper way to produce medical oxygen
Molecular engineer David Fairen-Jimenez explains how scientists are looking at an alternative way of 'making' oxygen using concentrators to remove nitrogen.
COVID-19
Two key conditions for a post-pandemic economic recovery
Analysis from the McKinsey Global Institute looks at eight economic sectors to uncover the key conditions for a sustained economic recovery from COVID-19.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
3 reasons why consumer demand matters for the post-COVID-19 recovery
The post-pandemic consumer is more important than ever to economic recovery from COVID-19. But how will the pandemic have changed their spending habits?
Big Data
Balancing data rights is about protecting human rights
How we tackle privacy and safety will shape how we solve the biggest social issues of our time.
COVID-19
What does waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines mean?
The United States has lent its support to a plan to waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, boosting a proposal led by India and South Africa.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 6 May
Top stories: US backs waiver on vaccine intellectual property; WHO and Germany launch new global hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence; India reports record new daily cases and deaths.
COVID-19
One in two people globally lost income due to the pandemic
One in two people have lower earnings due to the pandemic and people in lower income countries were affected the most, according to a global poll.
COVID-19
Fitness trackers: an unexpected aid in the fight against pandemics
A new Playbook providing a common framework for companies developing sensor-generated health monitoring is set to aid health outcomes during pandemics.
United States
34% of America’s small businesses are still closed due to COVID-19. Here’s why it matters
Compared to January 2020, 34% of small businesses in America are closed. They've been one of the hardest-hit sectors since the coronavirus pandemic began.