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Let us turn the page on our current age of despair [Sunday Times]
If you wake up each morning with a sense of gloom, despair and anxiety about the state of the world, you are not alone. Studies show a surge in hopelessness and societal discontent as governments have failed to meet the public’s aspirations for a sustainable and...
How This 100-Year-Old Foundation Helped Save Detroit [Forbes]
“In some ways, I'm a little sheepish because we don't have a big splashy announcement,” admits Rip Rapson, referring to the 100-year birthday celebration of the Kresge Foundation (“Kresge”), over which he presides. Yet, the centennial celebration of this Detroit-based...
Investing in Africa to maximise its demographic dividend [Sunday Times]
Millions of Africans live in poverty. File photo.Image: ALAN EASON You don’t need us to tell you about this continent’s potential. About 70 years ago, Africans comprised 8% of the world’s population. By 2050, just a century later, an estimated one-quarter of humanity...
Don’t Let the Royal Photo Scandal Distract from Critical Commonwealth Efforts on Climate Change [Australian Outlook]
As journalists fixated on the Princess Kate photo scandal, they overlooked an another involving a Royal unfolding on the other side of the world. The Duchess of York’s recent visit to Samoa previewed the opportunity of this year’s Commonwealth summit to both enhance...
3 Ways Taylor Swift’s Carbon Offset For Jet Use Can Make A Difference [Forbes]
Amidst criticism for her frequent private jet use, Taylor Swift made a noteworthy move by purchasing double the required carbon credits to offset emissions from her record-breaking tour. If executed thoughtfully, Swift’s approach could catalyze efforts to combat...
Woodrow Wilson’s cautionary tale [Daily News]
President Woodrow Wilson’s legacy warns against impractical idealism. A century after his death, on Feb. 3, 1924, it is a stark reminder that noble goals demand compromise — a lesson perilously overlooked in our divided era, particularly in facing pressing...
Viewpoint: Why ESG May Not be in Decline [Worth]
Corporate environmental, social, and governance discussions faded at Davos. But history suggests they may survive under different branding. This week, CEOs from major global corporations convene in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF), yet don't anticipate...
Pope Francis’ Impact On LGBTQ Rights Carries 1 Key Lesson [Forbes]
Earlier this month, Pope Francis made headlines by giving the green light for Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. It triggered a spectrum of responses ranging from praise to accusations of 'blasphemy.' Some termed...
Russian Sanctions Offer Hope To Ukraine In 2024 Despite Aid Setback [Forbes]
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left Washington last week without the assurances he sought. The 2024 outlook for Ukraine appears gloomy, with ongoing elections in the U.S. and the European Union potentially complicating the prospects of additional aid...