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This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism

This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel memorial prize in economics for their influential work on how institutions shape economic development. Some would say the decision to award these…

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Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? A new genetic study looks for clues

Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? A new genetic study looks for clues

We know that boys and girls are produced in much the same frequency. But how – and why – is this 1:1 ratio achieved? A new paper searches huge human data sets for gene variants…

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une tranche de prêt de 341 millions $ approuvée par le FMI

une tranche de prêt de 341 millions $ approuvée par le FMI

(Agence Ecofin) – L’accord de facilité élargie de crédit conclu entre Addis-Abeba et le FMI vise à permettre à l’Ethiopie de remédier aux déséquilibres macroéconomiques, de rétablir la viabilité de la dette et de jeter…

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l’Etat interpellé sur l’urgence d’un système judiciaire numérisé

l’Etat interpellé sur l’urgence d’un système judiciaire numérisé

(Agence Ecofin) – La transformation numérique est un processus transversal qui touche tous les secteurs d’activité. En fonction des pays, elle suit une feuille de route préalablement définie, ce qui peut ne pas être bien…

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Tropical Storm Nadine expected to make landfall in Belize, NHC says By Reuters

Tropical Storm Nadine expected to make landfall in Belize, NHC says By Reuters

(Reuters) – The U.S. National Hurricane Center said tropical Storm Nadine is expected to make landfall near Belize City on Saturday morning. The tropical storm is located about 25 miles (40.23 km) southeast of Belize…

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Cuba making slow progress re-starting power after second grid collapse By Reuters

Cuba making slow progress re-starting power after second grid collapse By Reuters

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and parts of the capital Havana, after state-run…

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The UK’s new industrial strategy is welcome, but here’s what is missing

The UK’s new industrial strategy is welcome, but here’s what is missing

The UK government’s plan to create a new industrial strategy is a welcome attempt to steer Britain’s economy through the challenges of the 21st century. Amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, a clear focus…

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CBDC design key to maintaining financial stability – IMF paper

CBDC design key to maintaining financial stability – IMF paper

CBDC design key to maintaining financial stability – IMF paper – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Macro-prudential tools unlikely to be enough to offset risks from issuance of digital…

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Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors – here are tips to make it work

Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors – here are tips to make it work

Young children’s lives are increasingly spent indoors. They have less access to green spaces, their parents are concerned about safety, and there’s also the draw of digital entertainment. This shift away from the natural world…

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Vantage Capital engage 71,6 millions $ dans une société de télécoms axée sur l’Afrique

Vantage Capital engage 71,6 millions $ dans une société de télécoms axée sur l’Afrique

(Agence Ecofin) – La société de gestion de dette mezzanine contribuera, via ce financement, à renforcer l’ancrage de Camusat Holding sur le continent. L’opération marque le 39e investissement réalisé par Vantage Capital à ce jour.…

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