The Least Developed Countries Report 2025: Are services the new path to structural transformation?
How do countries ‘graduate’ from least developed country status? The list of LDCs is reviewed every three years by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a group of independent experts
UNDP launches framework for Arab countries to boost digital inclusion
Arab states are facing uneven progress in digital transformation: The use of e-government services, for instance, hovered at 45 percent in 2024. To address this, the United Nations Development Programme
Technology Adoption Across Countries And Global Digital Growth
Have you ever noticed how quickly some countries seem to embrace new tech, while others take a little longer to catch up? Technology adoption isn’t just about gadgets or apps;
Top 10 African countries with the fastest AI adoption, according to Microsoft’s 2025 report
Artificial intelligence is the next general-purpose technology and the fastest-spreading technology in human history. In less than three years, more than 1.2 billion people worldwide have used AI tools, a
AI race is faster than countries can adapt, threatening greater global inequality, UN report warns
Despite the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) taking off globally and governments trying to lead in the technology, inequality between countries could deepen without strong policy action, creating what researchers
Emerging Opportunities for Developing Countries
The World Bank’s Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025: Strengthening AI Foundations shows that AI is gaining momentum in developing countries and driving opportunities for growth, but progress remains uneven,
3 Countries With the Easiest Work Visas – and 3 That Make It Nearly Impossible, Data Shows
The global competition for skilled workers is reshaping immigration policies worldwide. While some countries roll out the red carpet with streamlined processes and digital-first applications, others maintain fortress-like barriers that
Automation threatens up to 70% of jobs globally: Which countries can resist?
Laboratory automation and artificial intelligence. Image by EasyLabAuto – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0. The working-age population in developed countries is projected to decline by an average of 7% over
UAE among the world’s top 10 countries in digital performance
Speaking on the occasion, Majid Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), said: “Achieving ninth globally in the digital-competitiveness index for 2025 epitomises the efficiency of our digital
Top 10 African Countries Most Prepared to Utilise AI in 2025
North Africa’s high rankings are linked to early investment in e-government, national AI strategies, and collaborations with EU tech partners, giving them a regulatory head start. Island nations like Mauritius