Central American countries and the Dominican Republic are at a critical juncture for the transformation of their economies, creation of new jobs, and consequently the alleviation of poverty. To achieve this, they must embrace technological progress. However, in order to seize this opportunity, human capital must be developed and there must be greater deployment of […]
There is a silent environmental crisis unfolding around us. Chemicals, such as lead and nitrogen, are in our soil, our water supply, and our household products, often going unseen but with dire results. We have only begun to understand the true magnitude of lead poisoning, for example, its impacts on cardiovascular disease and on our […]
In the heart of bustling cities, the raucous sound of car engines and honking often tends to monopolize our attention. But there’s a quieter rhythm at play—a subtle melody of footsteps and spinning bike wheels. All around the world, walking and cycling are essential to people’s mobility. In Africa, for instance, a staggering 78% of […]
Electricity is the lifeline for a modern economy. At the same time, the power sector is the world’s main source of greenhouse gas emissions. Limiting the worst effects of a changing climate requires that the supply of clean electricity grows rapidly. This presents challenges as the power sector is technologically complex and requires costly infrastructure development. The […]
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