Regional Agenda

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36,000 people applied to become an Iraqi government minister

The new government in Iraq has adopted an unexpected approach to political appointments - by inviting members of the public to apply online.

Johnny Wood 12 Oct 2018

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India

This Indian state has gone 100% organic

The Himalayan state of Sikkim was declared fully organic in 2016 and has won the top prize in a UN-backed award.

Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 12 Oct 2018

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Values

Openness to foreigners is ‘essential to who we are as a nation’, according to most Americans

The belief that openness to people from around the world is essential is widely shared across most demographic groups.

Hannah Hartig · Pew Research Center 12 Oct 2018

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Future of Economic Progress

India's economy is set to grow faster than China's this year

The IMF's latest forecasts show that India's GDP growth is set to exceed China's this year.

Rimin Dutt and Rimin Dutt · Business Insider India 12 Oct 2018

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Drones

How India can become a global leader in drone technology

From healthcare to farming, drones can benefit Indian society in myriad ways. And now that the government has issued its first drone regulations, the sector could finally be about to take...

Timothy Reuter 11 Oct 2018

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India

5 ways tech can transform the future of work in India

The technological disruption taking place presents India with opportunities to reshape its workforce and workplaces for the better.

Suchi Kedia and Terri Chapman 10 Oct 2018

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India

How drones and data are changing India's farms

India's Prime Minister Modi has promised to double farmers' income by 2022. Could exciting new technologies help them meet this target?

Sarita Nayyar 10 Oct 2018

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United States

These US churches are creating social housing with their old buildings

Churches are quietly creating low-income housing in areas around Washington - and cities across the United States are taking notice.

Carey L. Biron · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 09 Oct 2018

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United States

How the loss of Native American languages affects our understanding of the natural world

Language loss can be considered as extreme as the extinction of a plant or an animal. Once a language is gone, the traditional knowledge it carries also gets erased from society.

The Conversation 09 Oct 2018

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India

Here’s what young Indians really want from life

Half of India’s 1.3 billion population is under 25. That’s a fifth of the world’s global youth. A new survey reveals what young Indians aspire to - and how to help them get there.

Suchi Kedia, Sriram Gutta, Terri Chapman, and Vidisha Mishra 05 Oct 2018

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Aviation, Travel and Tourism

The Netherlands wants to ban the use of phones on bicycles

To reduce cycling accidents in one of the world’s most bike-friendly countries, the government is proposing strict new safety measures.

Alex Gray 04 Oct 2018

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China

Shanghai will be home to the world's biggest indoor ski resort

Shanghai’s new indoor ski resort and entertainment facility could become a training ground for the next generation of Winter Olympians.

Johnny Wood 04 Oct 2018

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International Trade and Investment

These are the winners and losers in the new NAFTA

NAFTA is out but the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA) is in.

Atif Kubursi · The Conversation 04 Oct 2018

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European Union

Why did the Balkans’ political leaders meet in Geneva this week?

Today, the World Economic Forum welcomes 5 European heads of state or government at our headquarters in Geneva. What is it exactly that we hope to achieve?

Oliver Cann 01 Oct 2018

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Digital Economy and Society

Asia's governments are having their own digital revolution. Here's what it means for their people

As Asia's digital presence grows at an exponential rate, policy-makers must create new opportunities for those wishing to connect.

Vitor Gaspar and Chang Yong Rhee · IMF Direct 27 Sep 2018

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