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This country came up with 5 novel ideas to tackle the pandemic
Estonia, one of the most digitally advanced countries, launched a hackathon during lockdown – the winning entries include a ventilator and a worker-sharing app.
Bill Gates: How HIV/AIDS prepared us to tackle COVID-19
The philanthropist is optimistic the world can beat the pandemic.
COVID-19 has disrupted cybersecurity, too – here's how businesses can decrease their risk
COVID-19 is accelerating digitisation – and increasing risk of cyberattacks. Businesses should take a systemic approach to cybersecurity in three phases.
How COVID-19 helped Cape Town revolutionize its HIV health service
Coronavirus has put those with pre-existing conditions such as HIV at higher risk of a fatal response to COVID-19, so how do they still access care in a pandemic?
Do you have 'pandemic fatigue'? How COVID-19 is sparking a mental health crisis
From job losses to childcare challenges and social isolation, coronavirus has brought stressors that are taxing the mental health of millions of people worldwide.
COVID-19 offers us a major opportunity to reform capitalism
Organizations and institutions need to put the planet and its people first, instead of blindly chasing higher profit margins, write three economists.
COVID-19: How can companies offer effective reskilling for employees?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rapidly train workers with digital skills to cope with remote working, so how can this be done effectively?
This is how COVID-19 is worsening the gender gap, according to the IMF
COVID-19 is impacting women and threatening to reverse progress in closing the economic gender gap, but with the right policies this can be mediated, says the IMF.
COVID-19: Afghan all-female robotics team have designed a low-cost ventilator
This all-girl Afghan Robotics Team created low-cost, long-lasting and lightweight ventilators to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 27 July
Top stories: Latin America is the worst-affected region, lockdowns return to Asia amid a second wave, and the WHO warns about 'life and death' decisions.
4 key trends on how COVID has impacted women in business
A new survey highlights the impact of COVID-19 on businesses owned by women. Here are 4 steps private companies can take to help close this gender gap.
Here are 3 ways to close digital gaps and kickstart recovery
Governments must develop holistic national digital strategies across industry sectors to connect the unconnected.