Socioeconomic development in African countries, along with other developing countries, is held back by many constraints. These include an insufficiently skilled workforce, poor infrastructure, and inadequate capital to finance public goods and services. This is…
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As evacuees and refugees from Afghanistan start their new lives in Australia, their ability to navigate the digital world will be crucial. Our research, published today, reveals how newly arrived refugees use digital technologies as…
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has held its first auction of government debt since 2012, in a move marking a significant change in policy. But the news follows an announcement by Zimbabwe’s finance minister that…
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© Reuters. A Wall St. sign is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the financial district in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters)…
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When I teach undergraduate and graduate students about food insecurity, I sometimes mention that my perspective is based not only on professional expertise but also on my personal experience. Food insecurity might sound like the…
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The 2001 World Trade Center disaster was the most significant high-rise evacuation in modern times, and the harrowing experiences of the thousands of survivors who successfully escaped the twin towers have had a significant influence…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A petrol station attendant prepares to refuel a car in Rome, Italy, January 4, 2012. REUTERS/Max Rossi By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose towards $73 a barrel on Friday, supported…
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea In a study published in the Journal of Management in Engineering, we analyzed whether knowledge accessibility – defined as the time…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the challenges facing African countries, including poverty, inequality and unemployment. Solutions exist. But they must be based on the best available evidence. That allows governments and policymakers to ensure…
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The Bank for International Settlements The Bank for International Settlements is to open its main tower to the public, as it belatedly celebrates its ninetieth anniversary. Originally planned for 2020, the ‘BIS 90 Years’ event was…
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