Geographies in Depth
The astonishing rise of Shenzhen, China’s gadget capital
Some 90% of the world’s electronics come from Shenzhen, from phones to drones.
Briony Harris is a Senior Writer at Formative Content. Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What the pay gap between men and women really looks like
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Industries in Depth
Fake news: Can kids be taught to spot it?
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Education and Skills
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Industries in Depth
A $1 dollar plate of bean stew costs the equivalent of $320 in South Sudan
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Emerging Technologies
A smart city is being built in Toronto
Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs plans to build a high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto.
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Youth Perspectives
These mega-trends are shaping the future of Europe
Ageing populations will be a major challenge for the EU in the future.
Jobs and the Future of Work
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Geographies in Depth
This map will change how you see the world's tech titans
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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