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Calls to bolster central bank legitimacy will grow

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INTERNATIONAL

While credited with avoiding financial and economic catastrophe, central banks have been criticised for intruding into the political realm, for example, by picking winners and…

Cybersecurity will lag development of smart cities

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INTERNATIONAL

Cybersecurity in smart cities.

COVID-19 will reshape safety protection for workers

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INTERNATIONAL

PPE includes garments to protect workers from infection, such as masks, gloves, goggles and gowns. The market was valued at USD53bn in 2019 and is expected to exceed USD90bn in…

EU asylum reforms leave key tensions unresolved

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EU

The main focus is on substantially reducing the number of illegal immigrants in Europe through more effective cooperation with partner countries, faster assessment procedures and…

Prospects for Venezuela in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Venezuela in 2020.

Industrial IoT security lags behind innovation and use

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INTERNATIONAL

This is blurring boundaries between traditional operational remits and is making it difficult to understand and mitigate risk, at both organisational and systemic levels.

India's inter-state water disputes will intensify

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INDIA

Inter-state water disputes.

Indian federalism push may deepen regional disparities

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INDIA

'Competitive federalism'.

Diet-related health risks are set to rise globally

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INTERNATIONAL

One contributory factor to rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, has been the rising cost of a healthy diet. Over the past 20 years, the average…

Latin American pandemic impacts will be long-term

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LATIN AMERICA

The near-term measures needed to address the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region include support for recovery of the labour market and, in particular, women’s…