Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI
Phonlamai Photo/ShutterstockAI is already everywhere, ready to change the way we work and play, how we
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How the Abbé Pierre Foundation and Emmaüs can overcome their founder’s cumbersome legacy
On July 17, 2024, a press release from the associations Emmaüs France, Emmaüs International and the Abbé Pierre Foundation sent shockwaves through the public. It reported the release of an independent report authored by the Egaé group, a company specialising in gender equality, workplace discrimination and violence.
Palestine’s economy teeters on the brink after a year of war and unrelenting destruction
The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.
Corporate social responsibility disclosures are a double-edged sword, new research suggests
Hoping to win over customers, businesses from Amazon to Zoom have taken to touting their good deeds in corporate social responsibility reports.
Corporate social responsibility disclosures are a double-edged sword, new research suggests
Hoping to win over customers, businesses from Amazon to Zoom have taken to touting their good deeds in corporate social responsibility reports.
Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates − new research
Divisiveness is on the rise. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images PlusAfraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations.
Businesses are leveraging the UN Sustainable Development Goals to gain political influence
Businesses can freely use the SDG framework, logos and colours in their communications without any external validation, meaning they can misuse them without needing to take them seriously. (Shutterstock)At first glance, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) appear to be a rallying cry for businesses to transform and contribute to the betterment of society and the environment.
How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry
Sheila Fitzgerald/ShutterstockAs the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about healthcare, foreign policy and inequality.
Rising vet fees leave pet owners facing tough choices – and vets often bear the brunt
shutterstock SAI SU PAW KA/ShutterstockIf you’re a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years.
Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Members of the Leonor Cuadras cooperative sort nursery-grown oysters in La Reforma, Mexico, in December 2023. Jonathan Röders, CC BY-NDHave you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to decide whether to closely pay attention to a particular lesson? Taken the long way back from a lunch break to get enough exercise to meet a goal monitored by a fitness app? Logged on to a virtual meeting to be seen showing up, even as you worked on other tasks?
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