The Sustainability of Federal Food Assistance Programs in Rhode Island

By: Grace Feisthamel Edited by: Muhammad Hani Ahsan and Katherine Farrell Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer Farm Fresh Rhode Island Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a nonprofit food hub operating out of Providence, Rhode Island, works to connect local farmers and producers to consumers with an emphasis on increasing food access using federal benefit… Read more »

Qosh Tepa Canal: A Hope or a Threat

By Aiman Smagulova Editors: Katie Farrell and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer The construction of the Qosh Tepa Canal in the north of Afghanistan by the Taliban Government in 2022, represents one of the country’s largest projects, costing $684 million and involving over 4,000 workers.1 Designed to enhance both agricultural… Read more »

Charging a Nation: The Implementation of Electric Vehicle Stations in the United States

Authors: Natalie Alechko, Jenifer Bustamante, Katie Farrell, and Annika McGraw Edited By: Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic By: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Research Question: How will electric vehicle (EV) charging stations be deployed and made sustainable, following ESG criteria? Introduction Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that can be powered by an electric motor that… Read more »

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  • A Community-Centered Research Agenda for AI Innovation Policy
    By Fernando Delgado

    Source: Michael Dziedzic, Unsplash By Fernando A. Delgado and Karen Levy The benefits arising from artificial intelligence (AI) innovations are currently concentrated among only a select few firms,[1] and the larger ecosystem supporting AI innovation rests in the hands of a narrow group of investors whose values are not necessarily aligned with broader social needs.[2]… Read more »

  • Fostering Entrepreneurship and Job Creation for African Youth
    By Ndidi Nwuneli

    Image: Participants of Sahel Scholars Program  Written by Ndidi Nwuneli  Edited by Tiffany Agard  On March 9th, 2021, the African business landscape was buzzing with excitement and optimism in reaction to the news that Flutterwave, a payments company, had closed its Series C fundraising round at $170 million[1], valuing the company at over $1 billion. Founded in… Read more »

  • Structural policies to prevent a K-shaped recovery: SME digitization and financial inclusion
    By Giovanni Ugut

    Source: Kaique Rocha By Giovanni J.A. Ugut and Alexandra Pfaffle COVID-19 and SME: Divergence from Large Companies As COVID-19 outbreaks ravaged through countries, most governments enacted various public-health policies, such as social distancing and attendance restrictions. These policies have slowed the wheels of the economy, as once-commonplace transactions are disrupted. Data from the Economist Intelligence… Read more »