Nearly all of the fastest growing economies in the world are in Asia and Africa. So how can multinationals reap the benefits of these emerging markets?

Aubrey Hruby · Project Syndicate 15 Oct 2019

India

How India's new consumers can contribute to a $6 trillion opportunity

With a steady GDP growth rate, India will have 140 million new middle-class households by 2030. How will the consumer-facing industries respond to these new customers?

Nikhil Prasad Ojha and Radhika Sridharan 01 Oct 2019

Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle

This study analysed 700 million grocery store transactions. Here’s what we learned about consumer behavior

Consumer analysis has revealed how specific our spending patterns are - we like to pick specific products from supermarket shelves. This represents how niche our consumption has become.

Brent Neiman · VoxEU 27 Sep 2019

Media and Entertainment

What was life like for our earliest ancestors? This video game lets you find out

Available on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC, 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey' lets players travel back in time and play through the evolution of the human race.

Mark Maslin · The Conversation 23 Sep 2019

Sustainable Development Impact Summit

Ending the era of dirty textiles

There is no credible recycling concept for the billions of tonnes of fast fashion items sold every year.

Stefan Doboczky 17 Sep 2019

Africa

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

With impressive growth rates and a youthful population, Ethiopia could be an economic powerhouse if it overcomes its structural problems.

Alexandre Raffoul and Vijay Raju 06 Sep 2019

Cities and Urbanization

This European city has retained its spot as the best place to live

For the second year in a row Vienna, Austria, has been voted top of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.

Francois Murphy · Reuters 05 Sep 2019

Africa

Why Africa's digital boom is only just getting started

Digital business allow innovative firms to meet unmet demand – which is why Africa provides especially fertile ground.

Acha Leke and Tawanda Sibanda 03 Sep 2019

Africa

From Hangzhou to Rwanda: what Jack Ma is bringing to Africa’s digital transformation

Africa's state of economic development is similar to when internet giant Alibaba started out in China 20 years ago – raw and ripe with potential.

Brian A Wong and Roger Yong Zhang 03 Sep 2019

Circular Economy

5 ways Coca-Cola is cleaning up its plastic footprint in Africa

Working with multiple partners, including recyclers, NGOs and schools, the soft drinks corporation is also helping to create income opportunities in the continent.

Bruno Pietracci 01 Sep 2019

Workforce and Employment

A new study shows just how beneficial remote working can be

A new study from the Harvard Business School has shown that increased productivity and lower organizational costs are among the benefits to companies who let their employees work remotely.

Kristen Senz · Harvard Business School Working Knowledge 22 Aug 2019

Climate Change

Here’s how the UK dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption levels

In the last year, the UK has dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption. In 2015, a 5p charge was introduced for every bag used.

Sophie Hirsh · Green Matters 14 Aug 2019

Mental Health

6 productivity hacks that will make you way more productive

From learning when to say no to eating some frogs - here's a few tips to help you manage your time better, according to Dr Travis Bradberry.

Dr Travis Bradberry · LinkedIn 06 Aug 2019

Circular Economy

Reusable packaging: 6 benefits beyond sustainability

Converting just 20% of plastic packaging into reusable alternatives is not just good for the planet - it represents a huge business opportunity. Here are some major benefits for companies...

Zara Ingilizian, Sara Wingstrand, and Annette Lendal 29 Jul 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Smart skin for robots? Easier said than done

Artificial intelligence is always evolving. Robots are able to talk, walk, see, hear and smell but they are struggling to feel touch, despite research from MIT and Harvard.

Ajay Pandey and Jonathan Roberts · The Conversation 17 Jul 2019

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