The G-7’s China Policy, Closing Broadband Access Gaps, and More

June 1, 2023

A Chinese 100 yuan banknote, a 1 U.S. dollar bill, and a 50 euro banknote are lying on a table

G-7 countries recently agreed on a central part of their economic approach to China: “de-risking,” rather than “decoupling.” Paul Gewirtz explains what this means and cautions that there will likely be divergent policies around this ambiguous term across different countries.

Maximizing new federal investments in broadband for rural America

Though Congress appropriated billions to close the digital divide, rural communities will still encounter significant barriers to broadband availability and adoption. Anthony F. Pipa, Laura Landes, and Zoe Swarzenski offer recommendations to policymakers, internet service providers, and practitioners to enable authentic community engagement and increase the likelihood of successfully tackling broadband gaps.

Residents walk along an alleyway with an open sewer at the Mukuru slum in Nairobi

Listen: Learning from the people of Nairobi’s Mukuru slum

On the Foresight Africa podcast, American University Professor Angela Pashayan shares her experiences working with the Mukuru slum community in Kenya and discusses the socioeconomic challenges facing residents. The conversation highlights the importance of urban agriculture, the effects of climate change in urban slums, and more.

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