Building bridges of innovation between Europe and Africa
Engineers might disagree. However, not all bridges are built with steel, concrete and asphalt. Some are made entirely of cooperation and coordination. This is...
Encourage today’s girls to become ‘tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators’
In his message marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UN chief on Friday called for an enabling environment where...
In an anxious world, time to redefine progress
People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity,...
Greater Participation in Global Trade is Key to Achieving Africa’s Economic Transformation
African countries must expand and diversify their participation in international trade and global value chains to reduce poverty on a large scale and transform...
Semiconductors, Electronics and Pharmaceuticals Lead Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
A new report launched today by the World Economic Forum reveals that the semiconductors, electronics and pharmaceuticals sectors are leading the way in the...
Teleworking during COVID: Risks, benefits and steps to a ‘new normal’
More than two years since COVID-19 began disrupting office life around the world, crucial changes are needed to safeguard health while teleworking, two UN...
‘Window of opportunity’ for unity opens in Myanmar
One year on from Myanmar’s military coup, violence and brutality has only intensified, but “a window of opportunity” does exist, “to build upon a...
If you’re not thinking about the climate impacts of thawing permafrost, you should be
Earth’s permafrost is thawing, and indigenous communities in the Arctic and scientists around the world say it’s high time this alarming loss of ground...
Productivity, Domestic Investment Are Key to Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
The blow to Cambodia’s economy from the COVID-19 pandemic was among the most pronounced in East Asia, but the country can regain sustained economic...
In battle against climate crisis, don’t overlook the blockchain
As the world increasingly looks at using digital technology to accelerate action on issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, blockchain is pushing...