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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

Event Recap

Apr 28, 2021

Event Recap: “African and South Asian perspectives on the Leaders Summit on Climate”

By Damola Aluko

It is a good start that President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate invited three South Asian nations and five African countries to present their perspectives to the world; however, Biden’s efforts were not adequate. Western world leaders need to pay special attention to what South Asian and African experts have to say. This moment in history provides a critical opportunity for enlightened policymaking that could enable African and South Asian nations to be a force for clean, green, and sustainable economic growth and industrialization; a failure to seize this moment by excluding their voices will undermine global climate action and lead to a ruinous future for over half the world’s population.

Africa
Climate Change & Climate Action

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 23, 2021

Roberts on Chennai Centre for China Studies webinar: Myth of Chinese capitalism

On April 23, Dexter Tiff Roberts participated in a webinar hosted by the the Chennai Centre for China Studies based in India to give a book talk about his recently published The Myth of Chinese Capitalism. Read more about the author:

China
Economy & Business

In-Depth Research & Reports

Apr 21, 2021

2025 Post-Covid Scenarios: Latin America and the Caribbean

By Pepe Zhang and Peter Engelke

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the worst economic decline in Latin America and the Caribbean in two hundred years. In addition to its economic toll, the pandemic has had a devastating impact on the region’s society and health systems. Although the region represents just 8 percent […]

Americas
Coronavirus

Econographics

Apr 20, 2021

The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies

By GeoEconomics Center

What exactly is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and how does the research compare globally?

Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

Event Recap

Apr 20, 2021

Commercial opportunities abound in young, urban, and integrated African markets

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, April 20, the Africa Center hosted a panel on strengthening US-Africa commercial ties featuring an esteemed panel of stakeholders representing American Tower Corporation, Citi, Visa, the Green Climate Fund, and EbonyLife Media.

Africa
Climate Change & Climate Action

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Apr 14, 2021

Roberts on International Development and Security Cooperation’s webinar: China’s unbalanced development

On April 14, Dexter Tiff Roberts made an appearance on a webinar hosted by the International Development and Security Cooperation (IDSC) based in Manila, Philippines, to give a talk about China’s development trajectory drawing on his book The Myth of Chinese Capitalism. Read more about the author:

China
Economy & Business

Event Recap

Apr 14, 2021

Event recap | Agriculture technology: Opportunities and challenges for new farmers

By the GeoTech Center

An episode of the GeoTech Hour exploring the intersection of technology, policy, and the global food system.

Americas
Inclusive Growth

Press Release

Apr 1, 2021

Amid Migrant Surge, New Issue Brief Calls on Northern Triangle Private Sector To Advance Inclusive Economic Opportunities

Amid Migrant Surge, New Issue Brief CAlls on Northern Triangle Private Sector To Advance Inclusive Economic Opportunities Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and DT Institute release first issue brief of its Northern Triangle Advisory Group to advance new thinking and solutions to address the root causes of migration.

Americas
Inclusive Growth

Experts