Geographies in Depth
As it turns 75, the United Nations is still seen as a force for good
According to an Ipsos survey in 2019, 7 in 10 respondents from 28 countries think that the UN will continue to be a positive force in the world over the next decade.
Forum Institutional
SDI20: The UN is pushing for greater digital cooperation - this is why
UN Undersecretary-General Fabrizio Hochschild says businesses and start-ups have a key role to play to bridge the digital divide.
Forum Institutional
How stronger trade rules can help us meet climate goals
International trade should facilitate progress towards sustainability and environmental protection, alongside continued growth.
Emerging Technologies
To harness the AI age, governments must keep these 7 factors in mind
AI can't advance until governments take issues like data literacy, responsible procurement and careful investment seriously. Here are the factors governments should prioritize to ensure A...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
These countries will have the largest populations - by the end of the century
By 2100 global population could surpass 11 billion, according to predictions by the UN. Here are the countries that will have the largest populations.
Global Cooperation
As much as half of the world’s water supply is being stolen, report finds
According to the United Nations, up to 50% of the world’s water supply is being stolen every year. Agriculture is mainly to blame for illegal water abstraction.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Eradicating global poverty could be as simple as donating 0.1% of GDP - so why haven't we done it yet?
10% of the world's population is living on less than $1.90 a day, in extreme poverty. But all countries could contribute to ending it.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How can we make enough vaccine for 2 billion people?
The World Health Organization and other groups, such as Gavi and CEPI want to make 2 billion doses of vaccine available for the globe’s poorest by late 2021.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Is decentralization a panacea for development?
The success of decentralization is contingent on the national and local context, and the way in which it is implemented.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Bill Gates: We cannot lose sight of malaria during the COVID-19 crisis
Malaria kills a child every other minute of every day. Whilst the world is focussing on COVID-19, we can't forget about other deadly diseases that are still prevalent.
Health and Healthcare Systems
This is how WHO is ensuring equal international access to a COVID-19 vaccine
The COVAX program plans to pool funds from wealthier countries to fairly distribute a global COVID-19 vaccine. COVAX is led by the WHO, along with the Gavi vaccine alliance and CEPI.
Geographies in Depth
COVID-19: How we can build back sustainable and healthier cities
The World Bank outlines five practical steps for city leaders to reshape economic densities and make cities inclusive and environmentally sustainable.