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'.
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
Regional Agenda
United States
This is why US employment rates have lagged behind other countries
Gender and age both play key roles.
China
China’s cities are rapidly becoming more competitive. Here's why
A deliberate effort by the Chinese authorities to invest in every aspect of urban life has led to a significant rise in prosperity.
Global Governance
In Finland, speeding tickets are linked to your income
In Finland, penalties for traffic violations are pegged to taxable income, resulting in some headline-grabbing fines. It’s a model that has also been adopted in other European countries.
Climate Change
Africa's ancient baobab trees are dying due to climate change
Warming temperatures have either killed the trees directly or have made them weaker and more susceptible to drought, diseases, fire or wind, scientists say.
United States
This Silicon Valley investor wants to split California into three states
Tim Draper believes that splitting the large state would allow it to be more fairly represented by senators.
Latin America
Latin America has become an unlikely leader in LGBTI rights
South American countries are accelerating their LGBTI policies.
Climate Change
We now know how much ice Antarctica has lost in the last 25 years - three trillion tonnes
A study of satellite imagery of the Antarctic ice sheet reveals it is melting much faster than previously thought.
India
India’s economy is growing fast, but its poorest areas lag behind. Here’s why this could be about to change
Although India is one of the world's fastest-growing large economies, it ranks 131 out of 188 countries on the UNDP’s Human Development Index. Now it has launched a new programme to trans...
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
India is a latecomer to AI. Here's how it plans to catch up
If India is to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution equitably, inclusively and sustainably, taking a leadership position on AI is critical.
Japan
Tokyo plans to install solar roads ahead of the 2020 Olympics
The government announced the plans as part of creating a more eco-friendly city.
Future of Economic Progress
The state of the North Korean economy might surprise you
Despite international sanctions, North Korea's economy is growing.
Africa
TEDx just hosted its first event from a refugee camp
Melissa Fleming from UNHCR shares what she learned about refugees from her recent trip to a camp.
Workforce and Employment
Falling fertility rates in the US don't mean economic collapse. Here's why
Fertility rates at around the current US level do not pose severe problems – and bring some benefits.
Japan
More Japanese people than ever are taking a second job
Due to an unavoidable economic shift, Japanese opinions towards multiple jobs have changed.