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New Botswana president faces mounting challenges

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BOTSWANA

Masisi's statement comes amid increasing evidence of intolerance of dissent by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Masisi succeeded former President Ian Khama in April…

Bhutan’s next government will aim to diversify economy

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BHUTAN

The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was ousted in the first round on September 15. The DNT and DPT manifestos concentrate on youth unemployment and public debt. The 2013…

India's digital labour platforms set for strong growth

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INDIA

This boom is expected to continue post-pandemic thanks to the country’s large mass of underemployed and unemployed workers -- especially youth workers with some education -- and…

Climate litigation is set to grow globally

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INTERNATIONAL

The suit is one of several being brought against well-known firms under a 2017 French corporate law that imposes an environmental duty of care on large companies. As climate…

Women’s labour participation is rising but unevenly

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INT

Beneath this short-term decline, however, lies a different long-term trend. Especially in developed economies, women’s workforce participation has steadily increased, partly due…

Coal will not save Botswana beleaguered mining sector

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BOTSWANA

Depressed commodity prices have caused a raft of mine closures in recent months, resulting in thousands of jobs lost across the minerals industry. Gaborone hopes to offset this…

Singapore election rumours unlikely to change policy

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SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE: Election rumours unlikely to change policy

Ghana’s Akufo-Addo faces economic diplomacy challenges

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GHANA

However, the success of Akufo-Addo's second term could depend in large part upon effective economic diplomacy with regional and international trade partners now the African…

Mexico reform plans set out AMLO’s intended legacy

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MEXICO

MEXICO: Reform plans set out AMLO’s intended legacy

Social mobility improvements to come slowly in Mexico

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MEXICO

Social mobility in Mexico.