The growing prominence of audio technology is changing the web

Digital Economy: The audible internet | The digitalisation of SME Finance in Asia |The policy response to viral hepatitis in Uganda

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Digital Economy: The audible internet | The digitalisation of SME Finance in Asia |The policy response to viral hepatitis in Uganda

Weekly Digest   Issue #29         The EIU Digital Economy Podcast: The audible internet   The new podcast episode explores how the growing prevalence of smart speakers and other audio technologies will change the internet and organisations that use it to reach their audiences. Host Pete Swabey is joined by Jennifer Allum (gov.uk), Ben Sauer (Babylon Health), and by Dr Lorenzo Picinali (Imperial College London)   LISTEN NOW →

Technology & Innovation The digitalisation of SME finance   The alternative financing sector is growing rapidly in Asia and disrupting traditional access to capital in the region. What are the opportunities and risks for SMEs to survive in the market?   DOWNLOAD REPORT → Healthcare The policy response to viral hepatitis in Uganda   Viral hepatitis is a growing health challenge in Uganda but the data on prevalence are sparse. Can Uganda plug the information gap critical to tackling viral hepatitis?   READ ARTICLE → Healthcare Making the most of opportunity   The growth potential of Asia's pharmaceutical markets is astounding. Indeed, pharmaceutical spending in the region is projected to rise faster than GDP. What are the challenges?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →       FROM THE ECONOMIST       What open-source culture can teach tech titans and their critics?   Firefox and friends           Is it time to go back to the Moon?   Probably, yes             UPCOMING EVENTS       The Safe Cities Summit will convene policymakers, executives, experts and entrepreneurs from across the globe to discuss creating and maintaining safe and resilient cities, including cybersecurity, transport and infrastructure, crime prevention and the health and well-being of urbanites. Register to attend before July 26th and save 15% off the saver-rate with code EIU15.             - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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