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Pandemic will boost global use of cloud computing

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INTERNATIONAL

One winning technological solution has been cloud computing.

Global public procurement will fit local needs

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INTERNATIONAL

In many countries, the increasing willingness of governments to outsource the provision of public services has created new interfaces between the state and the private sector and…

Inequality will rise in China despite policy push

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CHINA

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…

As it considers regulation Canberra must also boost AI

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AUSTRALIA

Lack of a clear regulatory framework has been partially blamed for Australia’s relatively slow take-up of AI by the business sector. Although there is already a code of ethics for…

Egyptian health reform may discourage income reporting

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EGYPT

The system will create a new single state-run insurer, which will pay fees to both existing private and public hospitals that meet defined quality standards. This a major…

Polish government’s Russia scare campaign may backfire

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POLAND

Political parties are looking for effective strategies ahead of the October elections. PiS aims to attract voters through generous welfare spending but also take on former Prime…

COVID-19 global climate impact may be brief

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 and climate.

Brazil's GPA accession will involve costs and benefits

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BRAZIL

The agreement would open a market of USD1.7tn for Brazilian companies to compete for government procurement contracts internationally, but would also render them vulnerable to…

French government may ease reform pace soon

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FRANCE

As they were 50 years ago, several universities and parts of the transport system will be on strike.

Carillion collapse may transform public-private deals

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INTERNATIONAL

Last month Carillion, the United Kingdom’s second-largest construction and outsourcing firm, went into liquidation. It employed 43,000 people and had 2017 revenues of 5.2 billion…