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Africa – The circular economy transition is a billion-dollar opportunity for Africa (GreenBiz)

 Al-Hamndou Dorsouma COVID-19 shrank economies around the world. However, the crisis presents a unique opportunity for many to rebuild green and potentially bounce back stronger...

India – How trust and collaboration are key in India’s last mile response to the COVID-19 crisis (WEF)

Diana Wells - President Emerita, Ashoka Jeroo Billimoria - Founder, One Family Foundation Carolien de Bruin - Head, COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs, World Economic...

3 reasons why consumer demand matters for the post-COVID-19 recovery (WEF)

Jaana Remes - Partner, McKinsey Global Institute Victor Fabius - Partner, McKinsey & Company The COVID-19 recession is dominated by the collapse in consumer spending...

Will global warming ‘stop’ as soon as net-zero emissions are reached? (WEF)

Zeke Hausfather - US Analyst, Carbon Brief Evidence suggests that global warming is likely to stop once carbon dioxide emissions reach net zero. This...

One in two people globally lost income due to the pandemic (WEF)

Nita Bhalla -Journalist, Thomson Reuters Foundation One in two people have lower earnings due to the pandemic and people in lower income countries were...

What does waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines mean? (WEF)

Philip Blenkinsop A proposal to waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines has been boosted by US support. The WHO said in April that...

Balancing data rights is about protecting human rights (WEF)

Ania Calderon - Executive Director, Open Data Charter • Striking a balance between data access and privacy is tricky. • Different approaches to the problem can...

Fitness trackers: an unexpected aid in the fight against pandemics (WEF)

Jennifer Goldsack - Executive Director, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Telemedicine use soared during the pandemic, but remote patient monitoring has not followed suit. Wearables...

Africa – Business success depends on mindset. This study of African entrepreneurs explains why (WEF)

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu - Chief Executive Officer, The Tony Elumelu Foundation Most entrepreneurs in Africa are women – yet their businesses are less profitable. The...

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