Economies news

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Life in the shadow of Lebanon's crumbling health service
Britain's Rwanda plan: which countries send asylum seekers abroad?
Corn price hike forces Mexicans to cut back on tortillas
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Ukraine crisis
News Package
Afghan women under Taliban rule
U.S. abortion curbs force women to travel to Mexico
factbox
Roe v Wade: Which US states are expected to ban abortion?
U.S. Supreme Court ruling: demand for abortion pills set to soar
Indigenous peoples warn of global delay on forest protection push
Crypto finds new value in crisis zones as investors flee crash
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India's mining hubs need more green cash to curb coal
Black farming projects look to recoup historical U.S. land losses
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Insect muffins? Africa's bio-economies boost food, energy security
Ukrainian refugees could fill staff gaps, says UK hospitality
As young Africans push to be online, data cost stands in the way
Women-led startups help family farmers feed Latin America
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Are we making real progress towards 'net zero' emissions?
As taps run dry, Mexican drought fuels anger over water inequality
U.S. direct cash scheme targets race wealth gaps for Black women
UK's first net zero city? Nottingham eyes carbon neutral switch
Bangladesh fire survivors fear destitution after depot explosion
From Dhaka to Freetown, climate migration puts cities on alert
Indian workers suffer as heat waves turn factories into 'furnaces'
Lebanon's patients suffer as crisis causes health worker exodus
factbox
Bangladesh fire: 10 deadly disasters for workers in South Asia
Sri Lankans turn to social media for help as economic crisis bites
explainer
What is ESG and does it make financial sense for businesses?
US cities swap dead trees for new in circular economy for forests
Africa's mobile money taxes could push poor out of digital economy
As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps
U.S. abortion rights threat fuels jump in crypto donations
Ukrainian refugees find haven at French castle
US youths leaving care given cash, and time, as COVID spurs action
Severe heatwave in India exposes gaps in access to cooling tech
Crypto crash leaves El Salvador with no easy exit from crisis
South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless
In Haiti, rising gang violence drives out small business owners
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As war and climate change bite, are high food prices here to stay?
Scarred by COVID-19 lockdown, Indian migrants stick closer to home
At least 3,000 have died in Ukraine for want of disease treatment
Crisis after COVID for Sri Lankan women who dress the West
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Some Ukrainian refugees return home despite the dangers
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Earth Focus: Fighting for Air
Pandemic tempts U.S. technology workers away from Silicon Valley
Pakistan bus network gives women a ticket to work and study
U.S. abortion war spotlights women's risk from online tracking
Roe v Wade: Is gay marriage at risk?
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About our Economies coverage

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living.

Opinion

Jewher Ilham Worker Rights Consortium

U.S. law to ban goods using Uyghur forced labor is just the start

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act marks a major milestone in the fight to end forced labor in Xinjiang. But we must do more to stop the abuse of my people.
Cherie Blair The Loomba Foundation

Abused, robbed, shunned, widows pay high price for spouse’s death

This International Widows Day, I am calling for greater financial help for millions of widows left struggling while grieving and an end to harmful, degrading traditions
Aaron Atteridge and Tari Lestari Climate Strategies

Climate finance must foster just transition in developing nations

The Global South needs international funding to help decision-makers tackle the inequities that could be created by a shift to greener economies
Scott Onder Mercy Corps

Blockchain can drive financial inclusion and climate resilience

Crypto and blockchain solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the world's underbanked, and enable an inclusive and equitable global financial system.

In Depth

U.S. abortion curbs force women to travel to Mexico
Ukrainian refugees find haven at French castle
explainer
As conflict and climate change bite, are high food prices here to stay?
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U.S. firefighters on climate frontlines sound alarm over staffing

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Editor's Picks

As taps run dry, Mexican drought fuels anger over water inequality
From Dhaka to Freetown, climate migration puts cities on alert
Indian workers suffer as heat waves turn factories into 'furnaces'
As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps