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New Atlanticist Mar 8, 2023

Inflation comes with a big gender gap. Here are five ways to narrow it.

By Nicole Goldin

This year’s International Women’s Day is taking place against a backdrop of an inflation surge that is disproportionately impacting women.
Economy & Business Inclusive Growth
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Report Mar 3, 2023

Critical connectivity: Reducing the price of data in African markets

By Aubrey Hruby

This report analyzes the current state of the digital transformation in Africa and outlines how affordable and accessible data is imperative for further development.
Africa Digital Policy
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New Atlanticist Jan 24, 2023

This is a make-or-break year for US-Caribbean relations

By Wazim Mowla

Last year, the United States was in listening mode; but this year, the United States must make it a priority to support the Caribbean—or someone else will.
Caribbean Geopolitics & Energy Security

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May 14, 2021

Let’s talk about informality!

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The US economy added 266,000 jobs in April, well below experts’ forecasts of one million jobs. April numbers suggest that there were about 1.1 people unemployed for every job opening in the economy, pointing to a shortage story in labor supply.

Future of Work Inclusive Growth

Event Recap

May 13, 2021

Zimbabwe: Engaging stakeholders on economic growth and lingering challenges

By Africa Center

On Thursday, May 13, the Africa Center hosted a Zimbabwe roundtable, featuring perspectives from government and the private sector on economic growth and lingering challenges. Panelists featured Zimbabwean Minister of Finance and Economic Development H.E. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, alongside representatives from GE, John Deere, and Old Mutual Zimbabwe.

Africa Economy & Business

GeoTech Cues

May 13, 2021

How to modernize the global food system for an economy of trust

By Borja Prado

The pandemic has revealed that the world is increasingly governed by complex food systems prone to cascading failure. Decision-makers must leverage new technologies and data analytics to build stronger, yet flexible, global networks to rely on.

Inclusive Growth International Markets

In the News

May 7, 2021

Lakhani joins XOCO Unlimited to discuss the role of Pakistani women in the investment space

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Future of Work

Event Recap

May 6, 2021

Africa’s digital revolution: Exploring technology’s impact on Africa’s future

By Africa Center

On Thursday, May 6, the Africa Center and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) hosted a partnered event to launch twin reports exploring the theme of technology and its impact on Africa’s political and economic future.

Africa Digital Policy

UkraineAlert

May 6, 2021

Ukraine’s inaccessible cities

By Iryna Ozymok

Ukraine's cities remain highly inaccessible for people with physical disabilities or limited mobility, but a growing number of civil society initiatives are helping to boost efforts to improve accessibility.

Civil Society Inclusive Growth

New Atlanticist

May 5, 2021

Boosting small business is crucial to a smart recovery

By Nicole Goldin

A focus on supporting small business is vital for economic recovery. Here's how governments and international institutions can step up.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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May 5, 2021

Slovak President Čaputová on EU-US pandemic recovery, the green transition, and digital regulation

By Atlantic Council

Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová said that resilience in the midst of major challenges is key and that the United States and European Union will need to work together to improve it.

Central Europe Climate Change & Climate Action

GeoTech Cues

May 3, 2021

Eric Rasmussen on the past, present, and future of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

By Benjamin Schatz

GeoTech Center Action Council Member Dr. Eric Rasmussen writes a journal article entitled "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: A Cultural Journey of Applied Hope," on the history and future of disaster response.

Climate Change & Climate Action Human Rights

Fast Thinking

Apr 29, 2021

FAST THINKING: Biden’s challenge to China and Congress

By Atlantic Council

President Joe Biden described an array of challenges at home and abroad during a speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to mark one hundred whirlwind days in office. To a socially distanced hall of masked dignitaries, Biden staked out ambitious domestic plans and placed them in the frame of broader competition with China to “win the 21st century.”

Climate Change & Climate Action Coronavirus
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Annie (Yu-Lin) Lee

Program Assistant

Freedom and Prosperity Center

East Asia Rule of Law

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Joseph Lemoine

Senior Director

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Gabriel Malek

Chief of Staff, Fervo Energy

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Inclusive Growth

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Barbara C. Matthews

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Americas China

Advisory Council member

Mary Morrison Alberg

Founder & Managing Partner, Ridge Road Group

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Crisis Management

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Erika Mouynes

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Panama

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Central America Democratic Transitions
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