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"Apps to isolate individuals from infected parties are highly effective at slowing the transmission of COVID-19."

Digital contact tracing apps help slow COVID-19. Here’s how to increase trust

By: EBR | Friday, May 7, 2021

In response to COVID-19, many countries have turned to digital contact tracing technologies (DCTs) to fight against the deadly pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the global trend away from cash towards digital payments.

How technology can help unbanked access e-commerce

By: EBR | Thursday, May 6, 2021

Are the days of cash numbered? Cash it seems may not be king for much longer

"AI governance is a strategic opportunity whose time has come."

AI governance’s time has come. 6 ways to act now

By: EBR | Thursday, April 29, 2021

Our pandemic response accelerated the incorporation of powerful AI tools and technologies that support new ways of working, hiring, managing, analysing and sourcing

All innovations make the journey from “eureka” to “meh”. But they don’t do so according to fixed rules.

How to Tell the Age of an Innovation

By: EBR | Thursday, April 29, 2021

Innovation never sleeps. It’s a relentless pursuit of the new and different, spurred by the awareness that yesterday’s breakthrough is today’s bare minimum for staying in the game

"Humans have significantly altered around 75 per cent of the Earth’s lands and have had strong negative effects on at least 40 per cent of the ocean, resulting in estimates that roughly a quarter of all species are threatened with extinction."

How to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Canada is one of 55 countries planning to conserve 30% of its land and water by 2030, to stem the negative effects of climate change

The decline in developed economies will reach -6,8% in 2020 and -0,3% in 2021, in developing economies -4,1% and +1,5% respectively, in US -5,5% and -0,5%, while the decline in Eurozone will reach -9,5% and +0,2%.

Effects of the pandemic and a new behavioral profile in the Retail sector

By: EBR | Monday, April 26, 2021

Global effects of the first and second wave of Covid-19 pandemic- as recorded by international statistics, will significantly affect global growth with an -5,3% average rate of decline in 2020, and growth is expected to moderate to 0,7% in 2021

"Since small firms create the majority of jobs in developing economies, stimulating growth through entrepreneurship is crucial to address these issues. Even before COVID-19, however, few developing nations were successful in this."

How governments can redesign support for entrepreneurs after COVID-19

By: EBR | Monday, April 26, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19, most governments face unprecedented unemployment. This is particularly challenging in developing economies, which lack robust social safety nets and where unemployment and poverty were pronounced before the pandemic

"The buildings sector needs to decarbonise at a rapid rate over the coming decade, using technologies that are cost-effective from a societal perspective. Regulation and supporting measures will be vital, but so too will carbon pricing."

Sweetening the deal for heat decarbonisation

By: EBR | Monday, April 26, 2021

How can we expect people to invest in heat pumps if we deliberately make electricity more expensive than fossil gas, oil and coal? That’s like taxing water and subsidising sugary drinks

Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) is a central concern of the European Commission’s proposed AI regulation.

What to know about the EU’s facial recognition regulation – and how to comply

By: EBR | Friday, April 23, 2021

The European Commission’s (EC) proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation – a much-awaited piece of legislation – is out

Industrial waste makes up at least 50% of global waste.

How AI can solve manufacturing’s waste problem

By: EBR | Thursday, April 22, 2021

Earth Day inspires many consumers to examine their recycling, composting and consumption. That’s all good, but it isn’t where the heart of the waste problem lies

"Findings of the survey of nearly 700 listed firms in 14 countries from 2015 to 2019 were unveiled on the day US President Joe Biden launches a virtual climate summit."

Most major companies failing climate targets: study

By: EBR | Thursday, April 22, 2021

Fewer than one in four of the world’s largest companies are on track to meet basic climate change targets, according to a new study

"The world has made important strides toward energy transition in the past decade."

5 key lessons for energy transition from COVID-19 recovery

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The COVID-19 recovery efforts offer five lessons to accelerate the energy transition in the next decade

The global conversation around artificial intelligence is largely dominated by opinions on how governments should eliminate all possible risks associated with this disruptive technology.

AI rules must help increase public trust

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 21, 2021

EU regulation on artificial intelligence must be designed to increase user trust, while unlocking innovation

"Batteries are an ideal solution for shorter/medium-range applications (such as for buses within a city) but they are less practical for long-haul transport and heavy duty applications."

Sustainable transport can’t just depend on batteries

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 21, 2021

When we try to envision what our future world will be like, we picture cleaner, quieter, emission-free streets and transport corridors

"Technology as a service has the potential to generate significant growth opportunities for any industry."

Embracing technology as a service will fuel the circular economy

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Offering as-a-service requires the overhaul of a company’s business and digital transformation strategy but yields significant benefits for all

"Videoconferencing has become invaluable during the pandemic, allowing businesses and organizations to keep going at full speed as employees work from home."

Video conferencing is here to stay, so how can we beat the fatigue?

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 20, 2021

“The blurring of lines between home and work and the relentlessness of the pandemic workday have taken a toll on our well-being”

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential work of care workers.

Here’s why post-COVID-19 recovery plans should focus on care work

By: EBR | Monday, April 19, 2021

The pandemic has highlighted just how vital care workers are to society. But the people who work in this sector have been neglected for too long

The IMF recommends targeted support to vulnerable houses and focused support to viable firms.

Why COVID-19 government support needs to be tailored and targeted

By: EBR | Friday, April 16, 2021

The race to vaccinate against COVID-19 continues, but the pace of inoculation varies widely across countries, with access unavailable to many

The assurance that technology is being built and used ethically is an important consideration when it comes to AI.

Why philanthropy needs to prepare itself for a world powered by AI

By: EBR | Friday, April 16, 2021

Artificial intelligence presents itself in both grand and mundane ways. It accelerates the scientific process, leading most recently to the development of COVID-19 vaccines at record speed

"Data technology can help us monitor and preserve the ocean."

The hidden downside to ocean data and how to make it more sustainable

By: EBR | Thursday, April 15, 2021

Scientists and planners are increasingly turning to digital technology to save the ocean. Data is needed to map and monitor ocean conditions, assess the impacts of climate change, warn about ocean-related natural disasters, and manage the ocean’s valuable economic and ecological resources

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EU Actually

Russia and China warn the EU about Euroclear billions

N. Peter KramerBy: N. Peter Kramer

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin went on a working visit to Cina. After a meeting with his Chinese colleague Li Qiang in the city of Hangzhou, an extensive press release was published yesterday.

Europe

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU.

Business

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

Beijing has said it will loosen a chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

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