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The Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Rapid Assessment
Tune in to this virtual session on 30 November 2020 from 7am EST – 830am EST. (13:00-14:30 CET).
A little chaos could be just what the SDGs need: here’s the sense behind it
Pre-COVID barriers to collaboration in health and education systems have been set aside in pursuit of the bigger picture, aligning with many of the SDGs.
How COVID-19 has affected trade, in 8 charts
How has the pandemic affected countries' exports, and which sectors have been most affected? This new data visualisation tool can show us the answers.
COVID-19 is causing the Japanese to swap city life for the countryside
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to teleworking, more and more of Japan's young professionals are leaving Tokyo for the countryside.
Mimicking coronavirus could be key for a COVID-19 vaccine
A team of researchers have discovered a way to potentially increase the effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine, by mimicking the disease's structure.
What role do 'super-spreaders' play in the global transmission of COVID-19?
A study of about 60 super-spreading events shows that events where one person infects more than six other people are much more common than expected.
This is what makes people around the world happy right now
Six in 10 adults across 27 countries are happy despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Ipsos survey. Health is a key factor for happiness.
These startling pictures show the impact of COVID-19 on the cruise industry
Cruise ships were particularly badly impacted at the start of the outbreak, with thousands of passengers stranded onboard. Many ships are still waiting to set sail again.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 6 November
Top stories: Mink cull in Denmark; record case rises in the US; new lockdown in Greece.
Much of Europe is back in lockdown. Psychologist Adam Grant has tips on how to cope
As much of Europe returns to lockdown, author, podcaster and psychologist Adam Grant share his tips on coping - and even thriving - as the pandemic bites again.
Fewer people say they would take a COVID-19 vaccine now than 3 months ago
The latest World Economic forum/Ipsos survey on vaccine confidence shows that on average, across 15 countries, vaccination intent is down by 4 points since August.
How to mitigate the economic impacts of infectious diseases
Infectious diseases can jeopardise economic growth in several ways - but early, targeted interventions by policy-makers can mitigate the negative impacts.