The ‘Measuring the Information Society Report’ 2016
This major report published by the International Telecommunications Union captures the level of ICT developments in 175 economies worldwide and compares progress since the year 2014. It includes ICT Development Index (IDI). The IDI is a standard tool that governments, operators, development agencies, researchers and others can use to measure the digital divide and compare […]
World AIDS Day
1st December was World AIDS Day. In its latest report UNAIDS announced the positive news that 18.2 million people now have access to antiretroviral therapy, but warned that 15–24 years of age is a highly dangerous time for young women. For data on AIDS worldwide try the AIDSInfo website UNAIDS has reports on United Nations […]
Where do Graduates Move to?
Interesting report from the Centre for Cities which argues that there is a brain drain with UK graduates migrating towards London and other larger cities. Get the full facts by downloading the report from the website.
Which areas of the UK are the most vibrant (economically)?
Find out by consulting The Vibrant Economy Index, a new resource launched recently by Grant Thornton which aims to measure and rank the economic and social well being or vibrancy of 324 UK local authorities. Criteria examines the balance between economic growth, social equality, sustainability and healthy and happy people. According to the index Cambridge […]
Online fact-checking – a growing trend
A recent report from the Reuters Institute has traced the rise of political fact-checking sites in Europe. It recorded 113 such groups are active today. More than 90% were established since 2010; about 50 launched in the past two years alone. The recent US election campaigns have raised issues of truth in the media. This […]
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