pandemic

Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Colourful lanterns and ornate Ramadan decorations filled the streets of Jerusalem on Monday as Palestinians prepared for…

5 years ago

Does good governance matter for post-pandemic economic growth recovery?

Post-COVID economic recovery could be delayed in countries with poor track records on governance. Many researchers have examined the effects…

5 years ago

Queen thanks volunteers for helping Britain through the pandemic

LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth has thanked the millions of people who stepped up to volunteer during the pandemic in…

5 years ago

European shares at fresh one-year peak after dovish ECB signal

(Reuters) - European stocks hit their highest level in a year on Thursday as worries about a spike in inflation…

5 years ago

On the road to a speedy economic recovery: A broad-based tax system is key to Solomon Islands’ pandemic response

By Matthew Hodge A more sustainable revenue base for the Pacific Island nation could better manage changing economic conditions and the…

5 years ago

Fintech can drive a strong post-COVID-19 recovery in Asia

The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth…

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Blending education and technology to help schools through the pandemic

By Brajesh Panth, Jeffrey Jian Xu Here are five key areas where EdTech solutions can help countries transition their short-term education solutions…

5 years ago

New technology helping rebuild Nepal’s quake-hit schools better, and faster

By Naresh Giri Effective project implementation demands real-time monitoring of construction progress and quality in the field. Thanks to technology, real-time…

5 years ago

University-industry collaboration at the heart of knowledge-based economic growth

By Brajesh Panth, Shanti Jagannathan The Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China offer 4 lessons for developing countries to…

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