A third of Nigerians are unemployed: Here’s why
The economy of the sub-Saharan country has not been in good shape for the past 5 years and first went into a recession in 2016
Africa’s protected areas may need 10 times more funds: Study
Nature-based tourism can bridge funding gap, highlights a report released at the ongoing Africa’s Wildlife Economy Summit
Odisha’s artisans strike gold with golden grass
Handicrafts made from the wild grass are helping change lives in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur, providing people with a steady source of income
Ocean economy set to double in size by 2030
With more sustainable development, the economy can touch over US $ 3.2 trillion by 2030, according to an OECD report
Bihar elections 2020: Issues of the common man the real winner
Unemployment, migration, health, education headlined India’s first election amid COVID-19 pandemic
'Renewable energy sector employment increased in 2015'
The total number of jobs in renewables worldwide continued to rise even as the growth in jobs slowed down compared to previous years, says a new …
Monsoon 2023: What’s pushing demand for work under MGNREGS?
The rural employment scheme should be perceived from the lens of climate change adaptation measures, says expert
Post COVID-19 pandemic: Hybrid-work model in the new-normal
We discuss the digital divide, but the new-normal induced by COVID-19 should make us discuss the living divide as well
Both financial and non-financial factors matter for ASHAs: Study
Preferences change depending on factors including level of education, size of family, status as main earner
Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability
A newspaper in Germany is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence to replace certain editorial roles
How AI, other technologies are already disrupting workplaces
BT’s transition from copper to optical fibre is simply the latest technology transition
COVID-19 migrants: Future of work and production
Work needs to be reimagined. This is an opportunity to renew rural economies and make them resilient; but it won’t to be easy
Internal migration in India: Why, Where, How much
Millions leave there homes in India, especially its villages, in search of livelihood and flock towards cities relatively more affluent
Why we need basic universal income in post-COVID world
Without much larger injections of cash, we would still be facing a reduction in aggregate demand and an inevitable recession
African countries are fighting an addiction
Africa is the only continent that imports more food than it produces. Down To Earth brings ground report from 10 African countries to assess …
Where will farmers go to get jobs?
There is a significant reduction in farm jobs. India must create alternative opportunities for those abandoning agriculture
IIM fee hike: What are the consequences
Fee hike in unregulated IIMs and the lack of it in regulated institutions elucidate a grave concern. Did the autonomy play a significant role in …
COVID-19 lockdown: Isn’t it time for the State to do business again?
The government has to step away from its role of a regulator succumbing to the pressure of businesses; it must recognise its power as procurer / …
MGNREGA: Today and tomorrow
The programme can provide a safety net for the poor, not just in COVID-19 times, but for times to come
Jobs round the year: How MGNREGA made Balangir job-secure
The success of MGNREGA projects has made Odisha offer 300 days of guaranteed work a year to curb distress migration in this district
Modi and irrational exuberance
India's youth is pinning its hopes of jobs on the development promise of Modi. Can he deliver?
Critical to focus on green jobs, entrepreneurship while teaching Environmental Studies
Necessary that teachers go beyond textbook to tackle challenges students will face in the world
COVID-19: UP stares at mammoth challenge as migrants return home
More than 1.2 million migrants returned to Uttar Pradesh since the nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 25, according to state official
Tapping the skills of the gun makers of Munger
Traditional gun makers in Bihar's Munger district are exceptionally skilled; with a little help they could find jobs in legal arms factories
Energy transition can add 5.5 mln jobs by 2023: Report
International Renewable Energy Agency bats for stimulus as post-COVID-19 strategy