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Global Problem Solving Without the Globaloney
November 2, 2014 Editor 0
By Pankaj Ghemawat There is widespread belief not just that globalization is on the rise, but that it is already (close to) complete. Fed by books such as Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat, and by heightened awareness of truly global problems such as climate change, large numbers of people believe that many, if not […]
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Economic Factors Driving Africa’s Climate Innovation
June 30, 2013 Editor 0
“In an email interview with Global Ideas, [Calestous] Juma touches on the challenges and opportunities raised by climate change in Africa, the economic drivers behind a rash of innovations, the role of African universities and why dogma is holding back the continent’s full research potential.” Global Ideas: Is climate awareness and research growing in Africa? […]
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Harnessing the Internet to Drive Socio-Economic Development in Africa
April 18, 2013 Editor 0
Over the last few years Internet penetration has continued to grow in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the access gap remains significant in most countries, policy makers and the public now know that it’s not just a question of getting more Africans online, but also about the economic benefits that the Internet can bring. For example, last […]
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Why financial inclusion for youth will raise all economic boats
April 16, 2013 Editor 0
Groups fighting for financial inclusion and youth employment united in Morocco. Will their findings promote progress? Youth face economic concerns across the globe, but statistics are particularly disturbing in the Middle East and North Africa. In the MENA region, according to the Global Findex, youth have both the lowest rates of access to financial […]
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Africa’s Economic Growth Prospects
February 20, 2013 Editor 0
“The rise in technocratic leadership in Africa is directly related to the emphasis that the continent is placing on economic transformation. But more important, there is growing preference for blending democratic change with managerial competence in running public affairs. This suggests a different type of governance system that combines western party politics and eastern technocracy. […]
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Recent Transformations in China’s Economic, Social, and Education Policies for Promoting Innovation and Creativity
February 5, 2013 Editor 0
Abstract The purpose of this study is to review major Chinese policies related to creativity education. We first identify and describe the role of innovation and creativity in economic and social development policies over the past 20 years, then analyze how the call for enhanced Chinese innovation and creativity was actualized in corresponding education policies. The […]
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