Combatting stereotypes to prevent violence against women in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani activist Maryam Majidova is fighting to improve gender equality in her country, and address the daily challenges faced by women and girls.
Maryam Majidova...
The entrepreneur helping Middle Eastern women enter the digital economy
Mona Ataya, a Palestinian-Lebanese entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates, runs the largest online marketplace for mothers in the Middle East. In recognition...
Climate action, or blah, blah, blah?
This year saw another steady stream of UN-backed reports reinforcing a stark message: man-made climate change is an urgent and even existential threat to...
Escalation in Yemen ‘worst in years’
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said on Tuesday that a recent military escalation in the country is “among the worst”...
How wind power is transforming communities in Viet Nam
In two provinces of Viet Nam, a quiet transformation is taking place, driven by the power of renewable energy.
Thien Nghiep Commune, a few hundred...
Denmark: Focus on climate policy and labour market inclusion
Denmark’s economy is enjoying one of the quickest post-COVID recoveries of OECD countries. While it is important to stay vigilant to further virus outbreaks,...
Plastic planet: How tiny plastic particles are polluting our soil
The millions of tons of plastic swirling around the world’s oceans have garnered a lot of media attention recently. But plastic pollution arguably poses...
Pandemic Drives Need for Technology Adoption Among SMEs but Barriers Remain
A survey by World Economic Forum indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for more adoption and integration of digital technology among small...
Two model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax
The OECD today published detailed rules to assist in the implementation of a landmark reform to the international tax system, which will ensure Multinational...
AI for Human Resources Toolkit Helps Organizations Overcome Implementation Challenges
The World Economic Forum published the “Human-Centred AI for Human Resources: A Toolkit for Human Resources Professionals” to scale the responsible use of artificial...