Journalism Fellowship

“It’s education for the complete human being, mind, body, soul.“ — Vishen Lakhiani on how his views on health, wellness, and productivity have shaped the education at Mindvalley.

However, the economic benefits of Beatlemania are not only perceived by the four musicians, producers, and other copyright owners. Their hometown, the beautiful and always cloudy Liverpool, obtains a notable annual sum of income thanks to the quartet.

Sallie Krawcheck’s professional mission is to help women reach their financial and professional goals, thus enabling them to live better lives and unleashing a positive ripple effect for our families, our communities and our economy.

The Peace Agreement signed in 2018 covers not only the necessary political, military and institutional changes, but also dedicates a whole chapter of its articles to transitional justice. With this mechanism there is hope that the highly corroded social fabric can heal gradually for the benefit of the population.

Lab grown burgers, 3D-printed food, and food substitutes represent the modern-day food revolution.

Africa’s growing population size is a potential treasure-trove that encompasses a key element needed for economic growth, which is human capital.  

Given the inability to borrow more, the constant violation of human rights and the democratic breakdown, the government of Nicolas Maduro is more isolated than ever in the international system.

The British should reject a Brexit without agreement. It is yet to be known if the British government will do this, or instead crash out of the EU.

In 2013, Google introduced its first smart glasses product. Surprisingly, it failed. Now, a variety of startups are offering their takes on the smart glasses phenomenon. Could it work this time?

The personal ambitions of Turkish President Erdogan have radically altered his country’s foreign policy objectives—with important repercussions for the region at large.

Africa has the potential to become an enormous marijuana market due to the huge population size and favourable weather which makes growing marijuana better than other parts of the world.

Kulveer Taggar is the co-founder and CEO of Zeus Living, a San Francisco-based company redefining how we live. Zeus provides thoughtfully furnished homes to business travelers for stays of 30+ days.

As glamorous as the world of fashion may seem, there are many serious issues that plague the industry. Only through making drastic changes that keep the plight of other humans and the Earth in mind can companies start to create a more positive impact in the world of fashion.

In Venezuela, for example, a nation with the highest inflation rate in the world and an ongoing economic crisis, the youth appeal to the erotic business to endure the crisis.

I argue, therefore, that African economies can begin the process of deep integration if infrastructure networks are designed in such a way as to link production centers and distribution hubs across the continent. Indeed, this would emulate, under Africa’s own conditions, the networks of trade utilized by developed economies.

However, for all the good these companies have done for us, their dominating nature provides the opportunity to completely control innumerable aspects of our lives with no consequences for their actions – something that should also be considered.

China’s economic strength has inspired Beijing’s totally new foreign policy, with the target of increasing its trade relationships on all continents.

With the effectiveness of sponsored advertisements eroding rapidly, consumers are shifting towards a more credible brand to which they can relate and trust.

With the current impetus in growth, the 21st Century will mark the era where the sky won’t be a limit anymore.

The Chinese government over the past few years has been working towards strengthening its ties with Africa with an elaboration on it’s vision for development on the continent. In this pursuit, the aim of China is to access resources, foreign markets, and boost its own global influence. 

Tesla doesn’t play the game — it has completely reinvented it, single handedly forcing every automobile organization to adopt electric vehicle plans for the future.

Imagine a world where children learn not just for knowledge but also to utilize it for creating something tangible and valuable to the people around them.

Last March the Icelandic company Wow Air cancelled its flights and announced the cessation of its operations.  The breakdown means the loss of more than a thousand jobs, and, according to the country’s Central Bank, may greatly impact the nation’s economy. 

Importantly, the sports festival brought economic gains equivalent to 1.1% of the Russian economy and employed thousands of people. However, in the past couple of decades, the hosts of the world’s greatest international sport events have incurred significant economic losses.

With increasing awareness about global warming, conservation efforts, and our daily impact on the environment, companies and consumers are now shifting towards a greener, more sustainable approach.

The food and beverage industry is changing as large companies, faced with societal and governmental pressure, are restructuring their CSR strategies.

Venezuela must use oil as a diplomatic mechanism to achieve its objectives. However, the nation must have a coherent and realistic foreign policy through which it could obtain economic benefits and/or true allies in the Caribbean region.

Arielle Patrick, Senior VP and Transaction Director at Edelman, speaks about financial PR, mentorship, and the definition of success.

With such an abundance of wildlife in Africa, and considering the contributions that wildlife has made to the overall prosperity and development of nations in the continent, the business of conservation should be everyone’s business.