Türkiye must act on climate for a resilient and prosperous future
Authors: Anna Bjerde and Auguste Kouame*
The alarm bells ring every day: staggering heatwaves in the Antarctic, the coldest place on the planet; life-threatening and...
Europe and Central Asia Economies Need More Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
Women’s participation in the labor market drives economic and business growth. Yet the global economy incurs significant costs by failing to take full advantage...
Uzbekistan Can Halve Poverty by Creating More and Better Jobs
Uzbekistan is at an important juncture today, five years since it began an unprecedented economic and social transformation.
Five years ago, it was very difficult...
A New Strategy for Ukraine
Authors: Anna Bjerde and Novoye Vremia
Four years ago, the World Bank prepared a multi-year strategy to support Ukraine’s development goals. This was a period...
Reforms Key to Romania’s Resilient Recovery
Over the past decade, Romania has achieved a remarkable track record of high economic growth, sustained poverty reduction, and rising household incomes. An EU...
Changes are Possible: Which Reforms does Ukraine Need Now?
The past 16 months have tested our resilience to sudden, unexpected, and prolonged shocks. As for an individual, resilience for a country or economy...
Can The Lessons of 2008 Spare Emerging Europe’s Financial Sector From The COVID-19 Cliff?
The more we know about the past, the better we can prepare for the future. The 2008 financial crisis provides important lessons for policymakers...