On July 30, the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative launched the new book, "Regional Integration in West Africa: Is There a Role for a Single Currency?" in which authors Eswar Prasad and Vera Songwe explore the debates under way about how ECOWAS could achieve greater trade and financial integration, with or without a currency union, as well as the ramifications for the African continent.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/regional-integration-in-west-africa-is-there-a-role-for-a-single-currency/

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On July 29, Brookings hosted Martha Minow for a conversation on her new book with Brookings Senior Fellow E.J. Dionne and Visiting Fellow Tom Wheeler. Speakers will explore the role of government in media, the nuances of the First Amendment, and potential reforms.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/saving-the-news/

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On July 28, the Africa Security Initiative hosted a discussion on U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe and future political course of action. Following the discussion, the panel took questions from the audience.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/prospects-for-peace-and-security-in-zimbabwe/

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On Wednesday, July 28, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program hosted an event, marking the release of a forthcoming report, focused on the need for and approaches to a holistic redesign of the labor and education digital ecosystems.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/improving-labor-and-education-data-systems-after-the-covid-19-unemployment-crisis/

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On July 23, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a webinar to discuss issues of cross-border data transfers and data localization in the context of ongoing negotiations to replace the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

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On July 22, the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution hosted a panel of experts to discuss the current state-of-play inside Myanmar, the unfolding humanitarian crisis, and how international actors should respond.

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On Wednesday, July 21, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program hosted an event examining the impacts of the original Sustainable Communities program, the effectiveness of the inter-agency collaboration, and the prospects for its restoration.

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On July 20, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce shared her perspective on what role should public policy and financial regulation play in response to Environmental Social Governance concerns? These questions are of particular importance for the Securities and Exchange Commission tasked with protecting America's capital markets and American investors.

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On July 15, Brookings engaged in an in-depth conversation with these banks, financial technology firms, and consumer advocates to explore alternatives to overdraft. Industry and consumer voices analyzed whether new technology and products can meet people's needs for financial flexibility in a more fair and efficient manner.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-future-of-bank-overdraft-fees/

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On July 15, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted a webinar to discuss the current manufacturing landscape and manufacturing initiatives proposed by the Biden-Harris administration. Speakers discussed challenges facing the U.S. manufacturing industry, opportunities to renew growth, and the future trajectory of the industry.

https://www.brookings.edu/events/can-the-biden-administration-improve-the-manufacturing-sector/

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