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What New York’s congestion charge could teach the rest of America
The scheme is modelled partly on that of London, where since 2003 a daily charge (currently £15, or $19) has reduced the number of cars, improved air quality and funded transit upgrades. New York’s ...
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Africa could reduce the economic gap between it and the rest of the world
At that point Africa will be home to approximately 2.5bn people, or around a quarter of humanity. And unless Africa finds a ...
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The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing
Most of the population growth expected over the rest of the 21st century is expected to take place in Africa. These new ...
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To catch up economically, Africa must think big
At that point Africa will be home to approximately 2.5bn people, or around a quarter of humanity. And unless Africa finds a ...
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The African investment environment is at its worst in years
Yet the architect of many of the reforms which attracted those institutions is concerned about the headwinds faced by African ...
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Congress rolls up its sleeves
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s victory and the fallout from the US election in 2024.
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Can Johnson survive as speaker?
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s victory and the fallout from the US election in 2024.
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This week’s cover
This week we consider the economy-policy team that Donald Trump has assembled and how it will shape his second term. The ...