With global travel almost at a standstill, the latest results of the Henley Passport Index offer disturbing insight into the havoc the COVID-19 pandemic is indiscriminately wreaking. Since its inception in 2006, the index has provided the authoritative annual ranking of global passport strength. Travel freedom has increased dramatically over the period — in 2006, a citizen could travel to 58 destinations on average without a visa from the host nation; 14 years later, this number has almost doubled to…
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Infrastructure is crucially important to foster economic development and prosperity of countries. It contributes to higher productivity and growth, facilitates trade and connectivity, and promotes economic inclusion. Infrastructure is also a key driver to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, the expansion of electricity distribution networks will improve access to energy in urban and rural areas. Transport infrastructure will connect people, facilitate the movement of goods, support trade, thus contributing to a country’s economic growth. Water infrastructure will…