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Digitalization for Inclusive Growth

This brief looks at how policymakers can reduce digital disparities and harness the adoption of digital technologies to promote inclusive growth, trade, and innovation. Key policy considerations include expanding digital infrastructure for reliable and affordable connectivity, advancing digital skills, and providing a level playing field for firms’ participation in the digital economy. In relation to …

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Annual Report 2024_Overview

This Overview of the annual report highlights UNRISD’s goals and achievements in 2024 and presents our institutional and financial situation. UNRISD is the only United Nations agency devoted exclusively to transformative, evidence-based and sustainable approaches to social development. Asset Type: Publications Collection: International Organizations Subject: Inequalities, New eco-social contracts, Justice, Just and equitable transition, Climate …

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The education irony: when college degrees lead to unemployment, mindless thinking, debt, and despair

Education’s role extends beyond job preparation; it should equally nurture students’ moral character, compassion, and civic duty. This essay argues that many higher education institutions fall short of their educational responsibilities. Instead of producing well-rounded individuals with strong ethical principles, critical thinking abilities, and job-ready skills, some schools may inadvertently stifle creativity and discourage open …

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