Tag: digital revolution

How digital connectivity plays a key role in migration decisions

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The spread of the Internet is shaping migration in profound ways. A McGill-led study of over 150 countries links Internet penetration with migration intentions and behaviours, suggesting that digital connectivity plays a key role in migration decisions and actively supports the migration process. Countries with higher proportions of Internet users tend to have more people Read more about How digital connectivity plays a key role in migration decisions[…]

Is there any digital innovation for farmers

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The digital age brims with promise for the world’s half-billion smallholder farmers. Smartphones with the right apps can tell farmers when it’s likely going to rain, how to identify and eradicate pests, and negotiate the prices for a bountiful harvest delivered by a combination of hard work and big data. While digital technologies are steadily Read more about Is there any digital innovation for farmers[…]

ING launches ING Ventures: a EUR 300 million fintech fund

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ING announced launching ING Ventures, a EUR 300 million fund aimed at investing in fintech companies. To accelerate the pace of innovation, one of ING’s strategic priorities, ING Ventures will expand the existing portfolio of investments in the coming 4 years. ING considers partnering with and investing in fintechs as a key element of its Read more about ING launches ING Ventures: a EUR 300 million fintech fund[…]