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Future of Government
This is the link between voting in elections and income
Research shows that extra income for children who grew up in households in the bottom 50% of the income distribution were more likely to vote as adults than those that didn't.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
A group of tech leaders and scientists have signed a pledge against killer robots
Tech leaders and scientists have signed a pledge against the development of autonomous weapons systems that use AI - so-called killer robots.
Digital Economy and Society
Online government services could change your life. But only if you have access to the internet
The benefits of e-government range from individual cost savings to wider economic growth. Unfortunately they're wholly dependent on an internet connection, something half the world doesn'...
Cities and Urbanization
The 30 cities best placed for long-term success
Based on data from JLL's City Momentum Index, these cities are ready to adapt and innovate for the future.
Future of Government
What can Italy do to encourage economic growth?
Slow growth remains Italy's 'Achilles’ heel' say the authors.
European Union
What's next for the European Union?
Next year's European Parliament elections could shape the future of politics in the region, says Kemal Derviş.
Global Governance
Move over G7. The future belongs to a more inclusive G20
Without emerging economies, the G20 will struggle to solve global problems.
European Union
What next for Italy and the EU?
The risks posed by Italian banks, debt, immigration backlash, and economy will test the Euro and European integration
Geo-economics
Three scenarios for the future of geopolitics
The world is in a period of historical transition, writes David Law. What will the global stage look like in 20 years?
United States
There are more guns than people in the US
New data from the Global Arms survey shows that there are 393 million guns for 326 million people.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
What role should the private sector play in developing artificial intelligence for government?
As governments explore using ethical AI, setting up a framework to ensure data protection and control is upheld needs to be considered.
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.
Brazil
This city's budget is decided by its citizens
Porto Alegre, Brazil, is the first city to allow residents to spend some of its budget, in a process called 'participatory budgeting'.
Canada
These are Justin Trudeau’s five priorities for this week’s G7 meeting
The Canadian Prime Minister has laid out the five important things he wishes to focus on ahead of this week's meeting.
Social Innovation
5 lessons for social entrepreneurs on how to change the system
Learn what systems change means in the context of social entrepreneurship, how it is distinct from direct service models and what it looks like in practice.