Nature-based solutions in the Netherlands: An inspiration to improve water security
Green infrastructure and Nature-based solutions (NBS) can play a critical role in improving water security, including mitigation and adaption to climate change. It is often more
Why blended learning is (still) relevant
The COVID-19 pandemic has led school systems worldwide to experiment with various forms of blended learning—combining in-person and online instruction. These experiences have provided valuable
Mobile Phone Technology Could Expand Equitable Access to Financial Services in Ethiopia
Data from the Global Findex Database indicate that the percentage of adults with bank accounts in Ethiopia has more than doubled since 2014 to reach 46%. However,
Why the Republic of Congo’s Oil-Driven Growth Model Must Change?
The end of the last commodity supercycle (2002-2014) plunged oil-dependent nations into a prolonged recession, undoing the progress they had made during the boom. The
How youth groups can help advocate for the health of women, children and adolescents
Young people around the world are deeply concerned with the current state and prospects for women, children and adolescent health. We see that stagnant progress
Investing in human capital to boost CEMAC’s growth potential
Human capital development is essential for sustained and inclusive growth. The wealth of modern nations depends not only on their natural resources: it also depends
To achieve gender equality, business as usual is not an option
Gender equality is a fundamental human right, a matter of fairness and justice. It is a foundation for a peaceful and prosperous world and essential for
The many channels of firms’ adjustments to energy shocks: Evidence from France
The Russian invasion of Ukraine led to a massive gas and electricity price shock in Europe but did not cause a sharp drop in industrial
SoftBank Group invests $65 million in British insurance firm – Nikkei
SoftBank Group has invested $65 million in British company Tractable, an insurance technology company that uses AI to assess insurance claims in photos, the Nikkei Business
Morgan Stanley profit drops 14% as deal drought persists
Morgan Stanley’s profit slipped 14% in the second quarter from a year earlier as a deal-making slump persisted, while trading in stocks and bonds weakened. Revenue
