Future of International Trade and Investment
These are the lessons we can learn for the future of Aid-for-Trade
Five actions that matter to the future of Aid-for-Trade.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Development
Development
This is how a universal basic income can end financial exclusion
There's a good reason why more than 90% of adults in Mongolia and Iran have a bank account: without one you can't get money from the government.
Development
3 ways the world's fastest growing economies can close the infrastructure gap
To maintain its rate of development, the Asia Paciifc region requires $26 trillion in investment over the next 13 years. How should that be used to ensure the world's fastest growing econ...
Leadership
Google's Eric Schmidt says these are the most important traits for job candidates
Google's Eric Schmidt explains the 2 most important traits a job candidate can have.
Arts and Culture
Struggling to be creative? Blame your brain
Scientists have discovered that using a targeted electric current to suppress a particular region of the brain can help break us out of states of creative flux.
Development
This boss wants his employees to challenge him. Here's why
Sam Zell, founder and chairman of Equity Group Investments, discusses what he looks for in an employee.
Leadership
Tongue tied? This TED talk will give you confidence to talk to anyone
In 2015, journalist Celeste Headlee gave a TEDx Talk on how to have better conversations.
Leadership
Here's how you can keep yourself staying positive
Dr. Travis Bradberry on why maintaining positivity is a daily challenge that requires focus and attention.
Workforce and Employment
Seven tips to clinch that promotion at work
Avery Blank shares her tips for getting a promotion in the workplace.
Science & Technology
Technology is transforming the developing world. But not always for the better
Discussions on the impact of technology and automation of the world of work are often restricted to the developed world, but what about in developing countries?
Development
Cities need good credit scores too. Here’s why
In order to access much needed investment, cities need a good credit rating - but that can be hard to come by, especially in developing economies. A new project hopes to change that.
Science & Technology
Animals are far more conscientious and detail-oriented that we thought
Scientists have studied animal behaviours, and found they are more human-like than we thought.
Inequality
Why we have to think beyond money to solve poverty
Alleviating poverty without degrading the environment and cultural values remains a significant global challenge.
Innovation
Meet the refugee building homes out of discarded plastic bottles
Breica, who has a Master’s degree in energy efficiency, built the first house for his grandmother using 6000 plastic bottles filled with sand and straw.
Humanitarian Action
IKEA's new plan to sell rugs made by refugees
Ikea plans to sell rugs and textiles made by Syrian refugees.