Homi Kharas is Interim Vice President and Director of the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution.
Homi Kharas
Vice President & Director
By Homi Kharas
-
Education to strengthen fragile citiesAlthough the number of children enrolled in primary school in Africa increased from 60 million in 2000 to some 250 million today, school quality remains uneven. The challenge now is to ensure that all children, including those who are in school – at all grade levels – are learning what they need to thrive. -
.jpg?fit=crop&h=300&ixlib=django-1.2.0&w=500)
As cities go smart, vulnerable populations are pushed further to the marginsFor urban planners, data and technology are valuable tools in the drive to improve administration and services. But while these innovations are making urban environments more livable, they come with a hidden cost: the potential to deepen inequality among digitally marginalized groups.
Subscribe
-
Subscribe to the Eco-Business NewsletterReceive the latest news in sustainability, daily or weekly. -
Play your part with EB ImpactEB Impact is a non-profit organisation focused on delivering training and programmes in Asia Pacific.
