Jan 17, 2017
The political earthquakes of 2016 have upended conventional thinking about the global economy and have ironically brightened the outlook, according to new analysis released today at the World Economic Forum in Davos by IHS Markit. Global growth is expected to increase...
Jan 17, 2017
The World Economic Forum has issued a report proposing a shift in economic policy priorities to respond more effectively to the insecurity and inequality accompanying technological change and globalisation. “The Inclusive Growth and Development Report...
Jan 17, 2017
Companies increasingly worry about the unpredictable business environment where markets are volatile and political perils, such as protectionism or terrorism are on the rise. Other growing concerns are digital dilemmas arising from new technologies and cyber risks ,...
Jan 17, 2017
A newly-discovered Trojan uses unsuspecting Android device users as tools to redirect traffic from WiFi-connected devices to websites controlled by the attackers. Kaspersky Lab experts recently uncovered a remarkable evolution in Android OS malware: the Switcher...
Jan 17, 2017
No matter how well designed the technology, interoperability in digital financial services will not reach its full potential unless the right business structure and incentives are in place. This is one of the finding from a new CGAP report, “Digital Finance...
Jan 17, 2017
Sustainable business models could open economic opportunities worth up to $12-trillion and increase employment by up to 380-million jobs by 2030. CEOs and civil society leaders of the Business & Sustainable Development Commission reveal that putting the...