Economic Growth
What is the informal economy and how many people work in it?
More than 2 billion people work in the informal economy worldwide. Unregulated work is often poorly paid and comes with few rights or protections.
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Geo-Economics and Politics
What is a geopolitical recession and how could we avoid one?
Some analysts believe that global institutions no longer align with a shifting international balance of power that is changing the geopolitical outlook.
Financial and Monetary Systems
4 formas en que la crisis climática podría afectar a tus ingresos
Según un nuevo estudio, se prevé que el cambio climático reduzca los ingresos medios en casi un 20%. Y los más pobres soportan una parte desproporcionada de los costes.
Financial and Monetary Systems
4 ways the climate crisis could be coming for your income
Extreme weather impacts economies and personal incomes, with the poorest people bearing a disproportionate share of the costs. Here’s what needs to happen.
Jobs and the Future of Work
From start-ups to digital jobs: Here’s what global leaders think will drive maximum job creation
The adoption of frontier technology is a key driver of job growth. Smaller enterprises are key to creating new jobs but red tape is holding them back.
Emerging Technologies
Quantum computing could threaten cybersecurity measures. Here’s why – and how tech firms are responding
A new generation of cybersecurity measures is being developed to contain threats from quantum computing, which could crack current encryption protocols.
Nature and Biodiversity
Earth Day 2024: These 4 innovators have big ideas for developing a sustainable plastics ecosystem
As the world marks Earth Day 2024, leaders of companies driving innovation in the plastics sector share their ideas on reducing plastic production and waste.
Geo-Economics and Politics
These 6 countries are using space technology to build their digital capabilities. Here’s how
The space economy is accelerating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges – and allowing countries to up their digital capabilities.
Financial and Monetary Systems
金融科技发展迅速的三大益处
客户需求推动增长，全球金融科技行业正在蓬勃发展。剑桥大学新兴金融研究中心（Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance）的张征（Bryan Zhang）认为，金融科技尤其有利于女性企业主，尤其是小型企业和偏远社区的企业。世界经济论坛的《未来全球金融科技》报告详细介绍了数字金融服务迅速崛起的状况。
Nature and Biodiversity
全球五分之一的迁徙物种正面临灭绝威胁
联合国报告强调了世界迁徙物种正在面临的生存威胁。报告指出，近一半的迁徙物种数量正在减少，其中20%甚至可能灭绝。世界经济论坛的《2024年全球风险报告》将生物多样性和生态系统崩溃列为全球主要面临的风险之一。
Global Cooperation
Global cooperation is stalling – but new trade pacts show collaboration is still possible. Here are 6 to know about
From the UK and US cementing their ‘special relationship’ to China and Ecuador teaming up, these trade deals prove global cooperation is still possible.
Nature and Biodiversity
What is a sand motor and how can it protect against rising sea levels?
Sand motors help protect fragile coasts from the effects of rising sea levels. The concept was developed in the Netherlands and is being used in Africa.
Geographies in Depth
African nations have agreed a plan to increase locally produced vaccines. This is how it will work
Africa has a $50 billion annual healthcare market but many products are imported. Now African countries have agreed a plan to increase local manufacturing.
Emerging Technologies
Curbing misinformation in India: How does a fact-checking WhatsApp helpline work?
Meta is launching a helpline in India to help detect deepfake content on WhatsApp. The move follows warnings from the country’s prime minister of AI's potential to harm society.
Energy Transition
Nuclear fusion news: The science behind the energy technology, explained
China has joined the nuclear fusion race, with an estimated $1.5 billion budget. Here's what to know about the latest efforts to produce clean energy.