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How the public sector can remain agile beyond times of crisis
– Public-sector organizations have shown they can be nimble in a crisis. Focusing on agility could help them keep pace with changing needs during challenges—and beyond.
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The opportunity in government productivity
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Globalization’s ongoing challenge
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How digital finance could boost growth in emerging economies
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Miles to go: Stepping up progress toward gender equality

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Unlocking the potential of frontline managers in global health
– Health systems in developing countries have a big opportunity to improve the provision of services by strengthening the capabilities... of their frontline managers.
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Winning the fight against malaria
– The United Nations’ Special Envoy for Malaria, Ray Chambers, discusses the ongoing battle against a disease that last year... killed more than 400,000 people.
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How companies succeed through radical engagement
– The authors of Connect: How Companies Succeed by Engaging Radically with Society explain why organizations must look... beyond corporate-social-responsibility initiatives to truly engage with consumers and communities.
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Eradicating polio in Nigeria
– The country’s novel approach to disease control can offer lessons for other countries facing urgent public-health challenges.
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How healthcare systems can become digital-health leaders
– The potential of digitization is well understood, yet healthcare systems are struggling to convert ambition into reality. Here’s... what we recommend.
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At the United Nations, a push for true gender equality
– UN Women executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka discusses why stereotypes and prejudices can’t go ignored in the fight for... greater women’s rights.
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Capturing Southeast Asia’s financial-system opportunity
– The vast majority of the region’s transactions are in cash, and few people have bank accounts. That presents an opportunity,... says Matthew Driver, MasterCard’s group executive, global products and solutions, Asia–Pacific.
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Getting the most out of your sustainability program
– Sustainability initiatives won’t create lasting value if they’re poorly managed. Here are four lessons from companies... that are doing it right.
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Why US education is ready for investment
– As education transforms, the traditional and highly limited openings for private companies are growing wider. Investors should... take note.
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Accelerating South Africa’s economic transformation
– Two decades ago, South Africa defied expectations by transforming itself into an inclusive democracy. Now it’s time to take... the next leap forward.
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E before I: Why engagement needs to come first in planning infrastructure
– Consulting stakeholders before digging makes for better, cheaper projects.
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Improving disaster recovery
– When natural disasters strike, governments step up. Here’s how they can improve the odds of a successful long-term recovery.
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It’s time for South African business to step up
– The country’s companies need to acknowledge their role in apartheid and apply their resources to the challenges of today.
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Unlocking the future: The keys to making cities great
– Effective urban leaders focus on doing three things well.
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Why South Africa must get real
– South Africa will rise or fall on its ability to manage—and to forge seamless partnerships across government, business,... labor, and civil society.
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Gaining strength through philanthropy: How emerging-market families can make a difference
– In this article, we discuss trends in philanthropy in emerging markets and offer five strategic questions for families looking... to improve their chances of making a difference.
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