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Innovation Hubs for More Diverse and Inclusive Cities

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More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities – a proportion that will reach 70% by 2050 – which account for approximately 80% of GDP generated worldwide. What actions can businesses take to celebrate and support diversity and inclusion in innovative ways – both in their work and their workplace?

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

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This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors. But despite all these, growth potentials remained enormous across these regions.

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Achieving Net Zero: Facts vs Fiction

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For instance, the UK has committed to a net-zero target by 2050, and companies such as Microsoft, Unilever, and BP have also embraced similar goals. Nevertheless, numerous countries and companies have already established net zero targets and are actively working towards them.

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