Improving Mental Health in Africa, Coverage of Trump, and More

May 17, 2023

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Using information and communication technology to improve mental health in Africa

The widespread adoption of mobile phones has created an opportunity to tackle social and development challenges in Africa—including mental health issues. Using evidence from Ghana, Belinda Archibong and Francis Annan highlight how communication technology can be leveraged to improve well-being on the continent.

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What the media has learned since 2016—and what it hasn’t

Throughout the 2016 election and Donald Trump’s presidency, the press struggled to calibrate its coverage of his lies and attacks on democracy. CNN’s recent town hall is a worrying suggestion that journalists may not do much better in 2024, write Quinta Jurecic and Tyler McBrien.

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What leaders need to know about the federal government’s regional Tech Hubs competition

The U.S. Economic Development Administration will soon designate “Tech Hubs” across the nation to help grow AI, semiconductor, biotechnology, and other key industries. Mark Muro, Joseph Parilla, and Martha Ross explain why this program stands out from other federal competitions and outline what applicants must know.