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Three myths keeping government procurement stuck in the past
Public procurement is worth trillions each year; it is also inefficient, opaque and in need of a modern overhaul. Here's why transparency and open data could be the key.
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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How innovation is playing an increasingly central role in India diplomacy
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Sustainable Development
The sustainable fashion revolution is well underway. These 5 trends prove it
From apps that rate your wardrobe for sustainability to mushroom-based textiles, the fashion world is starting to rise to the environmental challenge.
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3 initiatives that can help Puerto Rico's budding start-up scene get to the next level
Entrepreneurship offers hope to an island besieged by economic crises and natural disasters.
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Geographies in Depth
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...
Emerging Technologies
AI has huge potential – but it won’t solve all our problems
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What can be done to economically empower women in Africa?
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