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Three ways Canada can contribute to the global development of artificial intelligence Canada can drive inclusive, responsible AI by supporting local innovation, strong foundations, partnerships and evidence. Naser Faruqui
Care work: The invisible foundation of economies — and a missing link to inclusive growth Unpaid care holds women out of markets and trade — smart care investments power inclusive economies. Martha Melesse Amar Nijhawan Evelyn Baraké Lacina Diarra
From commitment to action: Financing inclusive civil registration and vital statistics systems A partnership between IDRC and UNFPA is helping to strengthen national civil registration and vital statistics systems in the Global South. Montasser Kamal