EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES
Austerity and Privatization Weakened OECD Education Systems
Decline blamed on AI and social media but was triggered much earlier by austerity reforms and budget cuts.
UNITED STATESCOSTA RICAASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKILO
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POLITICS AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Sweden鈥檚 Far Right Falters
Four years ago, Sweden鈥檚 far right became the power behind a right-wing government. This time, it expected further gains and cabinet seats. But voters turned against it. In the 13 September general election, support for the far-right Sweden Democrats fell for the for the first time in the party鈥檚 history. Four days later, Prime Minister [鈥
SWEDENDENMARKMAGDALENA ANDERSSONULF KRISTERSSON
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Climate Change Is Becoming a Pregnancy Hazard Worldwide, Survey Finds
Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and newborn babies around the world, with almost all maternal health professionals surveyed across five continents saying they have cared for women or infants whose health was affected by high temperatures. The findings, released as climate ministers gathered in the Pacific ahead of the COP31 climate summit, provide [鈥
AUSTRALIABRAZILGLOBAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONUMAR MANZOOR SHAH SUVA
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AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION
Renewables, Farmer Aggregation Offer Solutions to Africa鈥檚 Post-Harvest Losses
Post-harvest losses, particularly in rural areas, threaten the gains Africa is making in agricultural production and export capacity. In Sub-Saharan Africa, up to 40% of farm produce is lost because of a lack of cold storage, according to industry players. Highly perishable farm produce, like fruits and vegetables, can go as high as 70%. With [鈥
UGANDAAFRICAPRATIK PATELBATTERIES
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EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES
The Ingenuity Trap
Gaza's educators rebuilt photocopiers from rubble to keep a national exam alive. As world leaders wrap up their week in New York, they should count what that feat cost.
GAZAQATAREDUCATION ABOVE ALL FOUNDATIONUNDP
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