How COVID-19 revealed 3 critical AI procurement blindspots that could put lives at risk
Bridging procurement governance gaps will be key to harnessing AI’s potential without compromising privacy or public health. Here's what governments should know.
‘We can use this as an opportunity’ - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on how African nations can recover after COVID-19
Former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala fears that COVID-19 could wipe out three decades of growth and development in Africa. Still, she sees the recovery as a chance to reim...
The Great Reset needs great leaders to help the most vulnerable
Unless we finally start acting as an interconnected global society, the inequalities exposed by the coronavirus will carry on widening.
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic
Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practice – a practice known as WASH – is vital in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in developing countries.
Here's how fiscal policy can support emerging markets and developing economies through COVID-19 and beyond
The IMF’s Policy Tracker summarizes key policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, which include fiscal policy, digitalization and the effects on global exchange rates.
How data residency laws can harm privacy, commerce and innovation - and do little for national security
Data residency laws can have wide impacts on a range of issues, including personal privacy, national security and even commerce.
Could rolling lockdowns be the answer to COVID-19 in low-income countries?
It's suggested that a strict 50-day lockdown, followed by a 30-day relaxation period, where social distancing is still followed, would help to steadily reduce cases of coronavirus.
This is how a COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed around the world
AstraZeneca has pledged to increase its manufacturing capacity to 2 billion doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, to support both lower and high income countries.
Ethiopia’s unconventional COVID-19 response
Ethiopia's government has been praised for the aggressive and effective tactics it has used to stem the country's outbreak of COVID-19 since January.
5 reasons why the role of WTO Director-General matters
The Director-General has important role in advancing global trade and cooperation – and with the organization under threat, a chance to make a difference.
How leaders are reacting to the US George Floyd protests
Politicians, including Barack Obama and Pope Francis have spoken out following the death of George Floyd. Speakers condemn actions by law enforcement but also the violent protests that fo...
George Floyd: How to address America's racial disparities
Protests over the death of George Floyd reflect anger over America's history of racist law enforcement, argues an expert in political economy and public policy.