Victoria Rojas
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Adaptation for utility transformation: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, water utilities sit at the center of a quiet but consequential crisis. Climate change is intensifying droughts and floods, cities are expanding rapidly, and…
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Youth leading the future of health in Africa: Conversation with Manuel Ntumba
Young people in Africa are emerging as powerful agents of change in the health sector, using innovation, leadership and community engagement to tackle some of the continent’s toughest health challenges.…
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The hidden cost of water in Europe and Central Asia
Across Europe and Central Asia, water may appear readily available, but the full cost of providing safe, reliable water and sanitation services is often hidden from view. Aging infrastructure, underinvestment,…
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ABAC Launches 2026 Work Program Under Theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy”
En: APEC/PECCThe APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) introduced its 2026 work program under the theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy,” highlighting the importance of cooperation in a changing global economy. The program reflects…
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Postcard from Dhaka: The women battling the scrap heap
En: Think TanksIn Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands of women work in informal textile-waste sorting centers, known locally as jhut yards, where they sift through discarded cloth scraps brought from across the country. These…
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What is Hamas?
En: Think TanksHamas is a Palestinian Islamist political and militant organization founded in the late 1980s during the First Intifada. It grew out of the Muslim Brotherhood movement and combines religious ideology…
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Venezuela’s Democratic Transition Needs Women, Including Machado
En: Think TanksVenezuela’s democratic future depends on recognizing women as central political actors, not merely witnesses to the country’s future. Women have played a decisive role in resisting authoritarianism, organizing communities and…
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Timeline: U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Control
En: Think TanksThe history of U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control reflects decades of cooperation and rivalry shaped by shifting geopolitical tensions. During the early Cold War, both countries raced to build up large…
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The Danger of Renewed U.S. Interest in the GERD
En: Think TanksThe Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has become one of the most sensitive geopolitical disputes in Africa, reshaping relations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. Built on the Blue Nile, the…
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The AI Divide
How U.S.-Chinese Competition Could Leave Most Countries Behind As artificial intelligence becomes central to global economic and strategic power, a divide is emerging that could leave many countries behind. Its…
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The world is far off meeting its growing water needs. Can the UN still lead the response?
En: Think TanksWater scarcity is becoming increasingly severe worldwide, driven by rising demand, declining aquifers and worsening droughts in many regions. The global economy’s thirst for water, especially in water-intensive sectors like…
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APEC Lifts Growth Outlook as Trade Holds, AI Investment Surges
En: APEC/PECCAPEC has upgraded its growth outlook for the Asia-Pacific, projecting regional GDP (=PIB) to expand by around 3.2 percent in 2025 and remain steady in 2026. The improved forecast reflects…
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APEC’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world
En: APEC/PECCAPEC is often known for its leaders’ meetings, but much of its real work happens quietly throughout the year. In early 2026, more than a thousand officials met in Guangzhou…
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APEC Health Officials Chart 2026 Health Priorities
En: APEC/PECCAPEC health officials met to set health priorities for 2026, highlighting how aging populations, rising costs and workforce pressures are increasingly shaping economic performance across the region. Health was framed…
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Economies Press for Open Innovation as Science, Technology and AI Reshape Growth
En: APEC/PECCAPEC economies are strengthening cooperation on science, technology and innovation as artificial intelligence reshapes economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Rapid advances in frontier technologies are creating new opportunities, while…
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2025 APEC High Level Dialogue on Cultural and Creative Industries
En: APEC/PECCAPEC held its first ever High-Level Dialogue on Cultural and Creative Industries in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, bringing together ministers and senior representatives from all 21 member economies. The three-day…
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Joint Statement of the 7th Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting
2025 APEC Commitments on Skills, Employment and Future-Ready Labour Markets APEC Human Resources Development Ministers met in Jeju, Republic of Korea, for the 7th Ministerial Meeting under the theme “Sustainable…
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2025 APEC Education Ministerial Meeting
En: APEC/PECCEducation ministers from APEC economies gathered in Jeju, Republic of Korea, to discuss how education systems can respond to rapid digital change. Conversations centered on reducing learning gaps while supporting…
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Joint Statement on the APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting Incheon
En: APEC/PECCThe APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting, held in Incheon, Republic of Korea, brought together Ministers and senior officials to address shared food security challenges under the theme “Driving Innovation…
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Davos 2026: Special address by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
En: APEC/PECCVolodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a passionate address on January 22nd, in which he likens Europe’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to the repetitive cycle in Groundhog Day, noting that a…