Policy

Government Converts Tourist Rentals

September 15, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

On September 14, the Spanish government announced the withdrawal of 53,000 tourist apartments to convert them into permanent rentals for young people. This measure aims to address housing shortages in urban areas.

Township entrepreneurs deserve parity in R1-trillion economy

Millions of township entrepreneurs in South Africa's independent economy have built a R1-trillion sector, yet face systemic barriers to formal recognition. A new Standard Bank report highlights that 80% of these businesses remain unregistered, prompting calls for redesigned accountability and respect equal to that given to corporates. Authors from UNDP and Wakanda Food Accelerator argue for parity through community-based systems and tiered regulations.

Climate News Round-Up for September 13, 2025

The daily round-up of climate news on September 13, 2025, from Climate and Economy includes updates on global temperature records, policy changes, and environmental incidents. Key stories feature a new international agreement on emissions and reports on extreme weather events affecting multiple regions.

Fedora Linux approves AI-assisted contributions policy

The Fedora Linux project has formally approved a new policy allowing AI-assisted contributions to its codebase. Announced by Aoife Moloney on the Fedora discussion board, the policy emphasizes accountability and transparency while setting boundaries on AI use. This development follows similar discussions in related open-source projects like Mesa.

Global AI Treaties Discussed in Summit

September 15, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

An international summit has addressed global AI treaties, focusing on ethical standards and digital deception prevention. Participants from various nations discussed frameworks for responsible AI development.

Forum highlights value of economic census after 34 years in Colombia

October 30, 2025 Carlos Ramírez

At the LR Forum 'Behind the Economic Census: Innovation and Value for Colombia', Dane experts and analysts highlighted the importance of the 2024 economic census, with preliminary results set for November 11, 2025. After 34 years without updating this data, the study will map productive units across the country, especially benefiting small producers. Its role in informed decision-making and microenterprise formalization was emphasized.

Health News Briefing for Mid-September 2025

September 18, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

KFF Health News briefings for September 15 and 16, 2025, cover key healthcare developments including policy changes, medical breakthroughs, and public health updates. The reports provide objective insights into U.S. health issues. They highlight ongoing debates on insurance and access.