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The electoral cycle affects the link between privatisation and corruption
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In post-communist countries, privatisation has been the most emblematic feature of the transition from a planned to a market economy. Across most of East-Central Europe, the transformation of state-owned enterprises is now complete. Yet, privatisation remains an important policy objective in other transition and developing economies.
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Killer Heatwaves: Earth in Unchartered Territory
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Last Thursday, the UN chief highlighted that while “crippling heat is everywhere”, it does not affect everyone equally. Those most at risk include the urban poor, pregnant women, children, older persons, those with disabilities, the sick, and the displaced, who often live in substandard housing without access to cooling.
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Europe welcomes Middle East money but some deals face headwinds
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More than $24 billion in acquisitions of European assets by Middle Eastern buyers have been announced or completed so far this year, the most for the period since at least 2008 and 74% above the average in the last 10 years, according to Dealogic.
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AI Around The Globe: How Other Nations Are Ahead Of The AI Curve
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Although the U.S. remains a hub for tech innovation, countries around the world are rapidly advancing in the field of AI, aiming to enhance the quality of life for their citizens through the development of smart cities, modern workplaces and connected homes. Egypt, Taiwan and the Philippines are all noteworthy examples of nations making significant strides in AI deployment.
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Demolishing buildings is bad for the planet – here’s an alternative
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Increasing the demand for natural resources and continuously exploiting raw materials is unsustainable. The alternative is to reuse, repair or repurpose materials already in use. But for this to happen, buildings would need to be carefully taken apart – and their materials kept at their highest possible value.
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Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience
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The world’s developed countries have been implementing nature-based solutions since 2015 but Africa has fallen behind. We are part of a group of environmental scientists who analysed the plans of African countries to adapt to climate change. We found that only 15 African countries (27.7%) have implemented nature-based solutions.
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