Global Cooperation
The story of 2018, in 10 charts
Here’s a selection of charts that provide a glimpse at the state of the world in 2018, from accelerating deforestation and carbon emissions, to a buoyant jobs market and China’s ongoing l...
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Economic Growth
These countries have the highest minimum wages
Pay thresholds vary between countries and regions. But is there an optimum level? And which economies offer their workers more value for money?
Industries in Depth
‘Ugly’ cornflakes are getting a makeover as craft beer
Amid a growing awareness of how much we throw away each day, two companies are turning rejected breakfast cereal into beer.
Economic Growth
India’s economy is an ‘elephant that is starting to run’, according to the IMF
India, the fastest-growing large economy in the world, has undertaken lots of reforms, and could speed up its growth by doing even more, particularly in the labour market.
Arts and Culture
The internet has a language diversity problem
English dominates the internet and risks creating a digital divide, as demonstrated by this chart showing the discrepancies between languages used online and those spoken in real life.
Economic Growth
Want a fairer society? This economist says he has the answer
With Europe’s future seeming ever-more uncertain, economist Thomas Piketty has a radical plan to raise more tax and spend it on building a more equal society.
Education and Skills
Hiring more female leaders is good for profits. Here’s the evidence
Research published in the Harvard Business Review found that venture capital firms that hired more female partners were more profitable, underscoring the importance of diversity to the bo...
Economic Growth
Which faces should the UK put on its banknotes?
The Bank of England is seeking a scientist to feature on the new £50 note, yet talking about paper currency might seem outmoded as digital payments increase.
Emerging Technologies
This AI-powered app aims to help people with autism improve their social skills
A company that uses artificial intelligence to help people with autism is part of a wave of education technology start-ups attracting millions of dollars of global investment.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Texting is a daily source of stress for 1/3 of people - are you one of them?
More people say they feel stressed by the volume of texts they receive, highlighting the need for digital intelligence skills
Education and Skills
Why home is the least safe place to be a woman
Almost six out of every 10 women intentionally killed worldwide are murdered by someone they know, often an intimate partner or family member. And the numbers aren’t improving. What can w...
Urban Transformation
Why this city is paying people to move there
Tulsa is aiming to bridge the growing gap between large megacities and smaller urban centers by paying people to move there, underscoring a challenge facing governments and policymakers a...
Emerging Technologies
Students in Milan are moving in with the elderly to fight loneliness and save money
Intergenerational home-sharing in Italy’s most expensive city is creating a “virtuous circle” that brings companionship to pensioners and offers students a peaceful and affordable study e...
Urban Transformation
ゼロから創るインドの持続可能なハイテク都市
超高層ビル、タワーマンション、ネオンサイン、渋滞した道路。これらは、現代都市を思い起こさせるイメージの一部です。ロンドンや東京、ニューヨーク、メキシコシティのように、世界の大都市圏の多くは不規則かつ有機的に拡大し、大気汚染、交通渋滞、廃棄物処理、そしてホームレスなどの問題に直面しています。では、ゼロから創造する理想的な都市とはどのようなものなのでしょうか。そして、この中心...
Global Cooperation
Why rich countries are seeing more poverty
Child-poverty rates increased in almost two-thirds of OECD countries after the global financial crisis, highlighting how rich countries also need to take more action on UNICEF’s World Chi...