Africa
These are the hurdles to the free movement of African people
The African Union has adopted a protocol on the free movement of people.
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
Regional Agenda
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Caribbean states and Richard Branson have launched a green fund to fight disasters
The fund launched by Richard Branson and 26 countries and territories hopes to turn the region into a disaster-resilient green tech hub.
Healthcare Delivery Systems
How we overhauled healthcare amid Venezuela's crisis
A former deputy mayor describes a new approach to protect the most vulnerable in tough economic conditions.
Workforce and Employment
For most US workers, real wages have barely budged in decades
Paychecks might be bigger than 40 years ago, but purchasing power has hardly budged.
Internet Governance
The Cuban government has tested nationwide internet
Cuba’s government said it provided free internet to the Communist-run island’s more than 5 million cellphone users on Tuesday, in an eight-hour test before it launches sales of the service.
Behavioural Sciences
Chinese millenials have come up with a brand new word - based on a Finnish cartoon
A Finnish cartoon character has become an unlikely hero for young Chinese, and even a symbol of resistance against compulsory socializing.
Inclusive Growth Framework
This is what the UK tells us about the impact of minimum wage policies
A study in the UK has analysed the consequences of raising the living wage for workers 25 years old and over.
Climate Change
Norway is known for its cold weather – but it's been in the grip of a severe heatwave
Norway is preparing for a future in which higher temperatures are the norm.
Inclusive Growth Framework
Retirement, social security and poverty in the US
Lowering of the minimum claiming age in 1961 reduced average monthly income and increased the poverty rate in old age for male-headed households.
Australia
Australia now has 25 million people. Will it choose to keep growing?
Is Australia’s migrant-based population spike good for business or a drain on resources?
Role of Religion
Islamophobia is driving more US Muslims to become politically engaged, suggests report
A new index on Islamophobia finds only 29% of Muslims say they are happy with the way the US is going - 12% less than last year.
Future of Economic Progress
How are wealth and income inequality linked in the US?
New data that spans the distribution of income and wealth in the US since 1949 could allow us to understand the unequal relationship.
Future of Consumption
Amazon is launching curbside pickups at Whole Foods stores
Customers can place orders via Amazon’s Prime Now app and ask to have groceries loaded into their car upon arrival at a store, the company said in a statement.
Indonesia
Here's why Indonesia is prone to earthquakes
The Indonesian island of Lombok has experienced several large earthquakes in recent weeks.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Viet Nam is developing an unusual energy source
People in Viet Nam are being encouraged to swap their wood-burning stoves for biogas - made from pig waste.