By Karan Bhasin
While we do know that global poverty has declined significantly over the last decade, with much of the decline coming from China and India, India’s contribution has not often been well understood or appreciated.
By Raul Alfaro-Pelico
With COP31 taking place in Antalya this month, it is increasingly clear that Africa’s biggest challenge is not lack of capital but means to unlock it in its physical, natural, and social forms.
By Akram Zaoui
Unlocking the full potential of digital labour platforms will require removing regulatory barriers and enhancing the institutional, legal, and physical infrastructure.
By Piyush Verma and Medha Prasanna
Democrats will now chair relevant committees, set the agenda, and hold the power of the purse, but will still confront the prospect of a presidential veto. This has important implications for U.S. energy policy.
By Arpan Tulsyan
AI is changing how education can be delivered, while Industry 4.0 is creating new learning and skills requirements in the labour market. How can education systems build adaptable skills that lead to productive employment?
By Dhaval Desai
Urbanisation in Asia and Africa will intensify pressure on land and infrastructure amidst worsening climate hazards and the growing need to curb carbon emissions. The defining innovation of this urban century will therefore be institutional: building the authority, fiscal capacity, and governing systems that cities need to adapt before unsustainable urban form and inequality become entrenched.
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