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Tech sector giving is transforming philanthropy

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INT

The new influx into the group included three founders of technology-driven services and platforms: DoorDash, Pinterest and Shift4Payments. As the size of contributions from ‘big…

Estonia's e-governance model may be unique

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ESTONIA

E-governance in Estonia.

Cities and states to play niche global diplomatic role

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INTERNATIONAL

Diplomacy by sub-national governments.

Central American family businesses grow and diversify

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Family groups are key players in national and regional business environments and are increasingly open to international collaboration.

Legislative election increases Venezuela uncertainty

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VENEZUELA

Less than one-third of registered voters participated in the contest, which was boycotted by the main opposition parties and ‘interim president’ Juan Guaido. Guaido continues to…

US foreign policymaking will be centralised further

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US/INT

Although Washington could still impose tariffs in coming weeks if migration flows are not controlled to Trump’s satisfaction, his announcement closes the loop at least for now on…

Europe’s populist parties may shift climate debate

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EUROPE

While most attention has fixed on populist parties’ views on immigration and cultural integration, their rhetoric often targets other policy areas, notably climate and energy.

Protest call may signal balance of power in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The Lopez intervention comes at a difficult time for President Nicolas Maduro amid popular frustration with rising inflation and steep falls in the value of the local currency…

COVID-19 will test brittle South African health system

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa on March 15 declared a state of national disaster and announced stringent measures to help combat the outbreak. While South Africa is relatively well…

Maduro concerns could bring new Venezuela candidates

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VENEZUELA

This is despite the efforts of a succession of US presidents and Venezuelan opposition leaders, and despite the US sanctions regime. Given his record of victories against external…