A very, very important topic.

1/ Europe doesn't have a tech industry. But why is that the case? The short answer: it's not because of regulation.

🧵A thread:

The World Bank's annual report for 2023 outlines the achievements of #ID4D and #G2Px and how they are transforming lives across nearly 60 countries, empowering individuals with increased access to services and economic opportunities. Read the report 👇
documents.worldbank.org/en/publication…

On the perfection of the #CurbYourEnthusiasm finale with Larry David and a never-before-told story from 'The Marine Biologist' episode more than 30 years ago — Jerry Seinfeld crushed it with us today:

#Seinfeld #Unfrosted Seinfeld jason alexander

This is an excellent resource.

Last week Red Bull built a gigantic ski jump on a ski slope in Akureyri, Iceland. Ryōyū Kobayashi flew 291 meters and was in the air for over 10 seconds.

The video is magnificent.

#Singapore ’s national digital identity ( #Singpass ) and government data-sharing platform (APEX) are excellent examples of digital public infrastructure.

➡️To find out more, check out our #id4d blog and case study w/ GovTech (Singapore)🇸🇬. wrld.bg/1gZs50QGIQw

Var has ruined football

Australians when they are surprised

Banning smartphones in schools is good for learning and well-being.

New study of 400+ middle schools in Norway: after smartphone bans, girls had fewer mental health issues & better grades. Boys and girls were less likely to be bullied.

Smartphones belong at home or in lockers.

Technology adoption and better internet access are key to innovation and productivity growth of 🇵🇭firms, especially MSMEs. How can policies reduce the #DigitalDivide ? wrld.bg/SLH550Rjuc9

This is incredible. World Bank comparison of how much a worker making $1,000 in Soweto keeps after taxes and transport costs vs a similar worker in Vietnam.

A damning indictment of both apartheid's spatial legacy and subsequent failures to expand public transport.

one of the world’s most commonly celebrated holidays: independence from britain

h/t Map Mazing

Stay tuned for our forthcoming case study on the very fascinating evolution of South Korea's #digitalidentity ecosystem.

How have #Singapore ’s national #digitalidentity ( #Singpass ) and government #datasharing platform (APEX) enabled inclusion and trust in the digital economy?

Check out our blog and case study with GovTech (Singapore)🇸🇬.
wrld.bg/Acim50QGIPu #id4d

It was wonderful to exchange about the power of #DPI and opportunities to facilitate sharing of experiences between 🇮🇳 and 🇮🇩 . #India continues to be very generous in sharing it's knowledge and lessons with the world. #id4d

Productive follow up conversations with Tanushka Vaid & Vijay Vuijini of 'Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure' IIIT-Bangalore & the World Bank Team in Jakarta comprising of Vikas Chaudhry, Jonathan Marskell & Claudia Vasquez, on Indonesia's Unique ID project.
World Bank Indonesia

WhatsApp vs iMessage is the new metric vs imperial.
The entire world uses WhatsApp, save a few people who are iPhone-clutching Americans or from a country where WhatsApp is banned (like China).
Yet iMessage users will actually claim it's objectively better, just like they will…

Lots of heroism on display in response to the Bondi Junction Westfield attack: the cop who shot the bastard, the man using a barrier stand to keep the bastard at bay, people helping the injured, and staff who protected their customers.