Global Action Needed to Curb New Risks From Smart Tech Spending Boom
The mass deployment of smart technologies is
transforming the traditional electricity grid system into a smart grid. But,
this spending boom has outpaced the adoption of...
Work to make the world a better place: 5 things you need to know about ‘green jobs’
Imagine a world in which practically everyone works in jobs that are
helping to transform the global economy, and bring about a world
where business can thrive and...
Low productivity jobs continue to drive employment growth
Employment is rising in OECD countries but
most jobs continue to be created in relatively low-productivity, low-wage
activities, says a new OECD report.
The latest Compendium of
Productivity...
Bangladesh Can Prosper With More and Better Jobs for Women
Bangladesh is among the few countries in
South Asia that has increased female employment in the last decade while also
cutting the wage gap between men...
Innovative smartphone app to improve rainwater harvesting in Africa
It is now possible to calculate the amount of rainwater that can be
harvested from the roof of houses thanks to a new smart phone...
Rapid action needed for people to meet challenges of changing world of work
Governments need to overhaul their
approach to employment and jobs to reduce further social and economic tensions,
according to a new report from the OECD. Without...
Companies Are Saving to Transform as Digital Disruption Gains Momentum Globally
As digital technologies continue to reinvent how businesses grow and
operate, the associated risks and opportunities are prompting companies to
expand their cost management strategies, according...
Financial Inclusion Beyond Payments: Policy Considerations for Digital Savings
Across the developing world, financial institutions have leveraged
digital technologies and innovative business models to expand access to digital
financial services (DFS), such as digital transaction...
Books: Bridges across cultures
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO has long celebrated the power of International Book and Copyright
Day, marked on 23 April, but this year,...
SFMOMA Announces SOFT POWER — International Contemporary Exhibition
Timely and provocative, SOFT POWER is an exhibition about the ways
in which artists deploy art to explore their roles as citizens and social
actors. Appropriated...