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Sweden Ranked As The Most Reputable Country In The World For 2019
When it comes to a country’s reputation, bigger definitely isn’t better. With a combined population of less than…
In Sweden, a Cash-Free Future Nears
STOCKHOLM — Parishioners text tithes to their churches. Homeless street vendors carry mobile credit-card readers. Even the Abba…
Why 6 Is The New 8 When Working In Sweden
Be more focused, have fewer meetings—and then go home early. It sounds like a dream, but it can…
Why Sweden’s Congestion Pricing Program Is A Huge Success
“Traffic is down 12 percent in Gothenburg, and transit use is on the rise.” When you think of…
Countries pledge nearly US$ 1 billion to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has welcomed pledges made this week in support of the Gavi COVAX AMC, a financing…
5 Reasons Why More People Are Heading To Scandinavia For Their Holidays
Parts of Scandinavia can get 24 hours of sun but right now, the whole region is in the…
Are We Opening When We Should?
Right now, the entire world is just testing how we are going to continue to live our lives.…
The Geopolitics Of A Changing Arctic
The Arctic is experiencing drastic changes. Along with these changes are greater challenges to face. The Arctic region…
The Countries Where Press Freedom Thrives In 2020
These are the freest countries for journalists, according to the 2020 World Press Freedom Index. Norway emerges as…
The World’s 10 Greenest Countries
These countries are ranked the greenest in the world, according to the Good Country Index. Out of 153…
7 Most Watched Sports In The World
Most Watched Sports One hallmark of our modern world is the proliferation of sporting activities. No matter which…
The State Of Gender Equality Across The EU
While heading towards the right direction, advances in gender equality in the European Union (EU) are moving at…
Only Eight Countries Have Full Equal Rights For Women
Right now, there are only eight countries in the world which offer gender equality guaranteed by the law. …
The Most Innovative Economies In The World
Singapore is the third most innovative economy in the world for the year 2020, according to this year’s…
The Countries With The Highest Social Mobility
Social mobility is the ability of a child to have a better life than their parents, simply put. …
Here Are The Cleanest And Most Corrupt Governments Of The World
Denmark and New Zealand are the least corrupt countries in the world while Somalia is the most corrupt.…
2019 Is The Year Of Democratic Setbacks And Popular Protests
The global 2019 Democracy Index score diminished from 5.48 in 2018 to 5.44 2019, according to a recently…
Top 5 Questions Everyone Asks About the World Economic Forum – Davos 2020
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting starts today, January 21 in Davos, Switzerland. WEF will be conducted…
The Global Gender Gap Report 2020
Our world is on its way to building fairer and more inclusive economies. One aspect where gap remains…
The History Behind The Iconic Recycling Symbol ♻
When you think of the word “recycling,” the iconic green triple-arrow loop most likely comes to mind. Who…
The World Is In A Revolutionary Moment – How Can The Global Left Be A Serious Player?
We are living in an extraordinary moment in world history. This is a period of intense, frequent and…
The Top 10 Most Resilient Countries In The World 2019
We are living in a world which compels us to constantly take risks. There are times where these…
Five Things Every Government Needs To Do Right Now To Tackle The Climate Emergency
If targets were enough to beat the climate crisis, we would have cause for celebration. The UK, Norway,…
Quality Of Nationality Index: What Is Your Nationality’s Worth?
Deeply saddening, yes, but the reality that can be observed in this world is that a person’s nationality…
8 Most Sustainable Countries Around The World
From plastic-filled oceans and climate change to poor healthcare systems and unequal pay, sustainability is a main focus…
Designing For Future Ready Cities
Engineering has always been about building for what lies ahead, creating lasting legacies in the form of extraordinary…
These Are The World’s Most Innovative Countries 2019
When it comes to innovation, which country reigns supreme? It’s time to find out. This is the result…
Missions To The Moon
Since Neil Armstrong’s first landing, other countries have since sent their own missions to explore the Moon. Over…
Japan & Singapore Ranked Most Powerful According To Henley & Partners Passport Index
Henley & Partners has released their updated 2019 rankings of passport rankings for countries in the world. This…
Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities In The World 2019
Sometimes, we need a step back to move forward. Climate change, pollution, and congestion in cities are some…
Why Desperation Could Be The Key To Tackling Climate Change
Last October, something strange happened when the United Nations released a report saying we have just 12 years…
These Are The 8 Major Forces Shaping The Future Of The Global Economy
The world is changing faster than ever before. With billions of people hyper-connected to each other in an…
The World’s 18 Strangest Bridges
Some bridges are engineered with nothing but utility in mind—for these, aesthetic design is secondary to safety and…
Tips For Staying Cool In Hot Weather
In recent years, we have seen and experience more and more erratic and extreme weather. While some parts…
Who Has The Highest Density Of Robot Workers In The World
Industrial robots are no longer preserved for a select few companies. And they aren’t so much coming: they…
Cities Make Us Forget What’s Great About Nature
Modern cities have lots to offer, but what does their lack of nature cost us? That’s the question…
Singapore Best Country For Kids To Grow Up In
Singapore is the best country in the world for children to grow up in, according to the second…
These Are The Best Countries & Cities For Attracting & Developing Talent
When it comes to making a country, a city or an organization competitive, there’s an essential ingredient –…
The Great Challenge Of The 21st Century Is Learning To Consume Less. This Is How We Can Do It.
Ecological collapse is hard to miss in the headlines. From deforestation to soil depletion, species extinction to climate…
Refugees Can Actually Create Jobs For Locals In Growing Cities – If Given The Chance
The term “refugee” conjures up certain images; bedraggled, desperate people hauling themselves onto lifeboats in the Mediterranean; or a vast sea…
Europe’s Most Densely Populated Square Kilometres – Mapped
Prof Alasdair Rae at the University of Sheffield has crunched data from the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to locate…
The Stockholm Metro: World’s Most Beautiful Underground System
The underground in Sweden’s capital city is not just a public transportation system but the world’s longest art gallery.…
Singapore Changi Airport 2018: World’s Best Airport For 6th Consecutive Year
Singapore’s Changi Airport has been voted by air travellers as the world’s best at the 2018 World Airport Awards…
This Is Why Health Has To Be At The Heart Of The New Urban Agenda
Urban experts gathered at the ninth World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur over the past week to discuss progress on…
Can Education Become Truly Egalitarian Worldwide?
The recent Dakar (Senegal) international summit on education concluded on February 3 with the hope to raise $3.1 billion “over…
Not The End Of The World: The Return Of Dubai’s Ultimate Folly
Underwater bedrooms, ‘Lohan Island’ and snow all year round – a decade after it was scuppered by the…
The Top 10 Kingmakers Who Shaped The Course Of History
The term “kingmaker” is used to describe a person of power and influence who plays a pivotal role…
Top Cleanest Cities In The World 2017
All human beings want to live in a clean and green environment but not all people are committed…
While U.S. Workers Fear Automation, Swedish Employees Welcome It
Two-thirds of Americans believe robots will soon take over the majority of tasks currently done by humans. Swedes, on…
Ethiopia’s Radical Redesign For Relentless Urban Growth
As Addis Ababa creaks under the weight of a mushrooming populace, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest housing project is under…