Tag: economy

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The Global Digital Divide in 2026: Who’s Offline and Why It Matters

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Why Experts Say Africa’s Growth Story Is Far from Over

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The Geopolitics of Broadband: Who Gets Connected, Who Stays Offline

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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Quiet Power Players in Global Markets

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How trade tensions show up in the price of your phone and groceries

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Gig work, platforms and precarious jobs: A global view

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The economic cost of long-term conflict and displacement: the bill that keeps growing

Can Small Island States Find Sustainable Economic Models in a Heating World?