David Jacobson's External Insights

Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific

The Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific is produced by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), to provide a detailed picture of the major economic, social and environmental trends in Asia and the Pacific. Findings in this year’s edition include increased urban poverty, that energy consumption grew at a pace unequalled elsewhere and increased motorization is improving mobility.

Building a company culture

This interview with Google's engineering director gives some insight into how the company maintains its creative culture and innovative operations.

Google for non-profits

Google has launched a site for non-profits with free Google tools to promote their work, raise money, and operate more efficiently