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The G7's vaccine pledge is a 'big help', but what about distribution and delivery?
About 11 billion doses are needed to vaccinate enough of the world to achieve herd immunity. Serious challenges remain in terms of distribution and delivery.
John Letzing
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COVID-19 vaccines have been around for half a year, what have we learned so far?
Daily confirmed cases and deaths around the world have been trending downward since April. So far, it’s safe to say, vaccines seem to be working.
Profit shifting and paying for a recovery: why a global tax plan is being hailed as ‘historic’
Some experts say it's far from perfect, but nearly all of them recognize it as a landmark effort to fix a broken system and fund a sustainable recovery.
What’s the origin of Pride Month?
The roots of Pride Month have been traced back to the Stonewall uprising. Know the story of June Pride Month and the global struggle for LGBTI rights.
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Solving the mystery of the ‘worker shortage’
Shortages reported amid efforts to reboot pandemic-ravaged economies have raised fundamental questions about fairness and the right to decent work.
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Rescued at sea: how we can do more for essential workers as the pandemic persists
The “ongoing humanitarian crisis” affecting seafarers is just one example of why essential workers require greater protections as the pandemic persists.
International Trade and Investment
What’s the ‘bullwhip effect’ and how can we avoid crises like the global chip shortage?
The global chip shortage means that many things we want and need may be harder to get or more expensive, and the search is on for practical solutions.
Future of Economic Progress
Have we fulfilled the promise of International Workers’ Day?
International Workers’ Day, or ‘May Day,’ originated in the 19th century. Since then, conditions for workers in a number of countries have vastly improved.
What can we learn from each other about preventing gun violence?
A number of places have hit upon ways to successfully curb gun violence – and other countries may want to make a close study of their experiences.
How long are COVID-19 vaccines effective?
Experts say it's still just too early to be certain about the duration of immunity provided by COVID-19 vaccines. But we're learning more every day.
Are we at a turning point for tackling online extremism?
A growing body of evidence illustrates the ways social media has radicalized users around the world and resulted in violence. So what should be done about it?
Global Technology Governance Summit
How to tell reality from a deepfake?
The spread of deepfakes - tools to make people appear to do or say anything within the limits of one’s imagination - threatens our grip on reality.
COVID-19 vaccine development is more global than you might think
Domestic vaccine development in places like Cuba could help address a "grotesque" inequity between rich and poor countries in terms of vaccine access.
Systemic Racism
It’s a good time for a day dedicated to fostering tolerance and equality
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination comes after a tumultuous year of tragedy, protest, and some promising signs of change.
Antarctica
The more we learn about Antarctica, the greater the urgency to act on climate change
A steady stream of revelations about a desolate, forbidding region have helped build a stronger case for doing more to combat climate change.