Geographies in Depth
What to expect from the World Economic Forum on Africa 2019
More than 1,000 regional and global leaders from politics, business and academia are meeting in Cape Town to discuss Africa's sustainable growth.
Geographies in Depth
Africa must use tech to chase corruption out of the shadows
Dedicated digital investigation protocols and a database for government tender contracts are among the measures that could help Africa finally beat its corruption problem.
Sustainable Development
Economics can no longer ignore the earth's natural boundaries
Calls for a 'multidisciplinary approach' to create a sustainable global economy are prominent ahead of the United Nations Climate Action summit in New York.
Global Risks
Why a global recession isn't inevitable
The warning signs are flashing over a new global downturn - and our power to respond is still weakened from the 2008 crash. But with a globally coordinated effort, it should be possible t...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Do we really listen to expert advice?
Despite experts giving their views on the economic situation, what they say has little value if it's unrelatable to what people see or feel around them. So what can be done to make people...
Wellbeing and Mental Health
The millennial friendship crisis
Almost one in three millennials in the United States reports feeling lonely and, perhaps more worrying, one in five says they have no friends, according to a new survey.
Global Cooperation
Globalization is changing. Here's how your business can adapt
From the rise of China to growing inequality, businesses must find a way of staying responsive to the challenges of the new era.
Global Cooperation
Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies
With many countries having their own unique claim to democracy - which one was really first?
Industries in Depth
Facebook is building new maps to track population density across the world
Humanitarian agencies in Africa are hoping detailed population maps being created by Facebook researchers will save lives and improve living conditions.
Financial and Monetary Systems
The evolution of international trade finance explained
This column reconstructs the evolution of global trade finance from the Middle Ages until today.
Jobs and the Future of Work
How not to think about job creation
Policy is key in changing how society views jobs, according to Ricardo Hausmann.
Nature and Biodiversity
Scientists: 'Environmental damage is a war crime'
In an open letter to the UN, published in Nature, a group of 24 scientists have called for harsher punishments for those who damage the environment in conflict zones. "Stop Military Confl...