International

Policy is trending away from an open internet in many parts of the world

China wants strong local controls on the internet but open access to global technology markets and services

Electricity consumption will rise faster than GDP, led by robust demand in developing economies

Rising near-term risks could cut medium-term growth if policy is diverted from improving institutions and infrastructure

Oxford University’s Future of Government event explored ways public institutions can prepare countries for the future

Google is at the cutting edge of innovation in technology but not in working culture

US authorities are under strong domestic pressure to prevent foreign interference in important forthcoming elections

Renewed interest in emissions trading is positive, but may have come too late to halt climate change