Economy & Markets
Trajectory for resilient, inclusive growth
This year China's economy is expected to recover, fueled primarily by a rebound in domestic demand. These improved near-term prospects offer an important opportunity...
Has Free Competition Come to an End?
The World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, commonly known as the Summer Davos, was held in Tianjin, China from...
China insight: growth, resilience, greenness
Editor’s note: Mara Warwick, now the World Bank country director for China, was the World Bank’s Wenchuan Earthquake Recovery Project (2009-2014) after the devastating...
Corruption is a Global Problem for Development. To Fight It, We All Have a Role to Play
Authors: Ousmane Diagana and Mouhamadou Diagne*
Every day, we hear about the onslaught of crises facing the world—from climate change to conflict, inflation and debt,...
A Brief History of Small and Medium Enterprises of the World
In the lands before time, the Hunter asked the women why they did not start assembling baby furniture out of dinosaur bones and selling...
Paris Summit Puts Spotlight on Climate Financing for Developing Nations
The recently concluded Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which took place in Paris, France, may not have yielded revolutionary solutions, but it...
BRICS++: the ultimate platform?
The process of building international alliances has progressed inexorably throughout centuries to encompass the greatest possible number of cities, states, countries and regions. Almost...
Germany’s Ongoing Inflation: A new challenge in European Economy
Germany, Europe's economic powerhouse, is struggling with inflation in 2023. The prolonged conflict in Europe had a destabilizing effect on numerous economies, which has...
Unlocking Nepal’s Potential: Overcoming Challenges to Attract Foreign Investment
Nepal, a nation historically plagued by poverty, has set ambitious targets to transition into a middle-income country and achieve sustainable development goals by the...
Riding the Wave of Global Value Chains: India’s Prospects and Challenges
India as a catalyst in the flow of goods, services, people and ideas is always interdependent and interconnected in order to maintain a global...