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  • Apr 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

SolarWinds hack raises risks for cloud services

The recent SolarWinds hack compromised cloud services, which are now the foundational infrastructure for organisations

International
  • Apr 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Climate talks highlight shortcomings in global efforts

Governments are striving to demonstrate their commitment to tackling climate change, but efforts are still insufficient

International
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • 7 min read

Part-remote-part-office work models will evolve

‘Back to the office’ calls by large tech and finance firms query assumptions that the shift to home working is permanent

International
  • Apr 20, 2021
  • 6 min read

Central bank digital currency adoption will accelerate

High prices for private cryptocurrencies are drawing attention to the field and leading to renewed focus on CBDCs

International
  • Apr 16, 2021
  • 7 min read

Online data and surveys enhance policy-making

Decisionmakers that draw on smartphone and survey data will make better lockdown choices

International
  • Apr 16, 2021
  • 7 min read

Vaccine passports will come before global standards

Debates about vaccine passports are raging even as some countries implement them

International
  • Apr 14, 2021
  • 7 min read

Developing economies will struggle to rebound solidly

The IFIs' spring meetings agreed some global actions to support a broad recovery, but alone they are inadequate

International
  • Apr 14, 2021
  • 12 min read

Pandemic takes tough toll on informal women workers

Informal women workers have been the hardest-hit economic group worldwide

International