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Event recap | Data science and social entrepreneurship

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
Event recap | Data science and social entrepreneurship

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
Event recap | Data science and social entrepreneurship

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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Event Recap

Mar 24, 2021

Event recap | Data science and social entrepreneurship

By the GeoTech Center

An episode of the GeoTech Hour featuring data scientists and entrepreneurs who discuss how to employ tech for good.

Digital Policy Inclusive Growth

AfricaSource

Mar 24, 2021

Financing post-COVID recovery in Africa: Lessons from the AFC-DFC partnership

By Africa Center

How can African economies recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? Sanjeev Gupta of the Africa Finance Corporation and Danielle Montgomery of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation join Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby to discuss a recent partnership to address Africa's infrastructure deficit and spur economic growth.

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 19, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad to join Clubhouse to discuss why Muslim representation in policy and government positions matters

By Atlantic Council

Inclusive Growth Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 11, 2021

Chhibber in UNDP’s Human Development Reports: Measuring Human Development for the Anthropocene

By Atlantic Council

Inclusive Growth International Norms

In the News

Mar 8, 2021

Lakhani quoted in Dawn on the era of venture capitalism and start-ups in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Future of Work

New Atlanticist

Mar 8, 2021

Why women must be at the center of the G20 agenda

By Nicole Goldin

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially damaging to the economic well-being of women—worsening gender inequality by crippling women’s employment and earning opportunities while exacerbating household challenges such as violence against women.

Economy & Business Education

Event Recap

Mar 1, 2021

Event recap | Women’s leadership in the GeoTech Decade

By the GeoTech Center

The start of the Geotech Decade has had disproportionate impacts on women and has shown the need for women’s leadership worldwide. Women however currently only make up 26 percent of workers in data and AI roles, 15 percent in engineering, and 12 percent in cloud computing. In this episode of the GeoTech Hour, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Stephanie Wander discuss leadership in the GeoTech Decade with the four women leading the GeoTech Commission.

Inclusive Growth Resilience & Society

Inflection Points

Feb 28, 2021

Why the US can’t afford to fall behind in the global digital currency race

By Frederick Kempe

The Federal Reserve worries about being too hasty in introducing a digital dollar, given the stakes as the world’s reserve currency. The greater geopolitical danger, however, is how quickly the Fed is falling behind.

China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Feb 25, 2021

The world’s wealthy countries are at risk of a moral default

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

Rich countries must live up to their pledges by getting specific about the resources they’re making available to low-income countries—particularly in Africa—to deal with the economic downturn and rising debt. The meeting of G20 finance ministers on February 26 will provide an opportunity to fill in the policy blanks.

Africa Economy & Business

Event Recap

Feb 17, 2021

Event recap | Data-informed nutrition policy and practices

By the GeoTech Center

An episode of the GeoTech Hour where panelists discuss challenges and opportunities for data-informed nutrition solutions, and how a multisectoral approach can improve global health.

Climate Change & Climate Action Inclusive Growth
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Sheffy Kolade

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Entrepreneurship

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Jérémie Bertrand

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business English

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Caroline Perrin

Nonresident Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business English

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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Epsy Campbell Barr

Former Vice President, Costa Rica

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Inclusive Growth Women

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Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
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