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Reskilling Revolution: A Future of Jobs for All
The global economy faces a reskilling crisis with 1.4 million jobs in the US alone vulnerable to disruption from technology and other factors by...
New Report: Export controls, human security and cyber-surveillance technology
A new report released today from SIPRI, ‘Export controls, human security and cyber-surveillance technology: Examining the proposed changes to the EU Dual-use Regulation’.
The report...
Onshore Wind Power Now as Affordable as Any Other Source, Solar to Halve by 2020
The cost of generating power from onshore wind has fallen by around a quarter since 2010, with solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity costs falling by...
Manufacturing Transformation Set to Create a Two-Speed World
A new report launched today by the World Economic Forum reveals that only 25 countries are in the best position to gain as production...
Renewable Energy Can Account for 37% of Thailand’s Energy Mix by 2036
With a stronger and more ambitious energy development plan, Thailand’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption could surpass its national target...
Canada needs to speed up efforts to green its energy and transport sectors
A reaffirmed commitment to fighting climate change has set Canada on a greener course, but the country needs to quickly implement planned measures to...
Coal demand to remain flat to 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation
Global demand for coal should remain nearly flat between 2017 and 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation for coal consumption, according to the...
Lithuania has made significant legislative reforms to fight foreign bribery
Lithuania has taken significant steps to strengthen its legislative framework to combat foreign bribery. Yet further efforts are needed to ensure effective enforcement of...
Kazakhstan’s Economy is Rising, Yet Again Driven by Oil
Kazakhstan’s economic growth estimate for 2017 has been revised upwards from 2.4% to 3.7%, reflecting a better-than-expected oil sector performance, driven by the launch...
Cities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: A Story of Urban Growth and Decline
The urbanization experience of countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia is quite unique, and for several reasons. To begin with, most of these...