New online disaster mitigation tools make use of modern technology to provide information and support around natural disasters, but not everyone has equal access to these resources.

Billy Tusker Haworth, Christine Eriksen, and Scott McKinnon · The Conversation 06 Jun 2019

Global Governance

The EU parliamentary elections, explained

Every 5 years, a new wave of MEPs take their seats in Strasbourg. But who are they and what do they do?

Johnny Wood 22 May 2019

Governance for Sustainability

This is what a Green New Deal for Europe could look like

With the European elections fast approaching, politicians are being urged to back a project that could tackle two problems at once: economic inequality and climate change.

Kate Whiting 21 May 2019

Global Governance

Emmanuel Macron’s 3 ways to renew Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron lays out 3 points that European politicians must focus on, in order to preserve the EU as a global power.

Emmanuel Macron · Project Syndicate 10 May 2019

Agile Governance

These EU countries have the most government debt

Many governments borrow to balance the nation’s books, but some do so more than others.

Johnny Wood 08 May 2019

Climate Change

Why ministers of finance are critical in the fight against climate change

The single most critical government body, the ministry of finance, has the power to influence national development and economic policies, in the way that determines where public and priva...

Joanne Manda and Julien Chevillard 26 Apr 2019

Inclusive Growth Framework

This Californian city has just launched a basic income trial

Stockton in California, has just started its experimental basic income program, offering 130 residents monthly payments for 18 months, no strings attached.

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 25 Apr 2019

Education and Skills

Three ways Finland leads the world - aside from education

For a country with a population of less than 6 million, Finland is doing a remarkable job in future-proofing its institutions and workforce.

Ishita Barua 14 Mar 2019

Agile Governance

Here are 4 tips for governing by design in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

From talking less and acting more, to dethroning policy-makers and designers, here's how we can start to govern proactively for the future, rather than just responding reactively to the f...

Christian Bason and Kris Broekaert 04 Mar 2019

Agile Governance

Governments must become as agile as startups. Here’s what they need to do

The established “plan and execute” approach must be enhanced with new “sense and respond” capabilities

Mauricio Zuazua and Rudolph Lohmeyer 21 Jan 2019

Agile Governance

Millennials are starting to get more involved in government, and the impact will be huge

Around 30% of the world's population is under the age of 30, yet young people don’t have much a voice in government leadership. But that is starting to change - and in surprising ways.

Christa Freeland 21 Jan 2019

Future of Economic Progress

How a basic income can battle the 8 giants of a faltering economy

A 21st century income distribution system in which a basic income plays a central role could be the key to making Globalization 4.0 work for everyone, argues Guy Standing.

Guy Standing · Project Syndicate 20 Jan 2019

Future of Economic Progress

The hidden toll that Brexit is already taking on Britain

Brexit is draining the UK's ability to focus on other issues, including the ability of business to invest in new technologies and skills that will transform all our lives.

Rain Newton-Smith 20 Jan 2019