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Technology delivers mixed development gains in Africa

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AFRICA

However, early hopes that digital technology would rapidly overcome the continent’s infrastructural weaknesses and enable governments to achieve 2030 UN Sustainable Development…

Technology will transform China's rural areas

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CHINA

Rural digitalisation in China.

Regenerative agriculture needs public-private support

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INT

Its main objective is to keep the soil fertile through biological methods that return micronutrients to the land, while reducing water and air pollution. The resulting…

Pandemic to push sustainability in fashion sector

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INT

The crisis has also increased pressure on the sector to act more responsibly, socially and environmentally.

Adoption of new technologies raises cybersecurity need

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INT

These technologies are being adopted in the context of hybrid working and global digital supply chain integration. These technologies promise improved efficiency, service…

Canada’s Trudeau will pursue pro-climate agenda

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CANADA

Canadian government emissions, energy and environment policy.

Narcotics trafficking will increase in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.

China’s rural digitisation will pick up speed

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CHINA

It aims to raise the economic performance of agriculture as part of the broader push to national self-reliance and the improvement of services in rural areas. The upgrading of…

Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard

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JORDAN

Young people, who will be most affected in their lifetimes, are disadvantaged by a lack of relevant education and information provision. They are also more preoccupied by…

Prospects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2018.