Economy & Markets
Closing the loop: Commission delivers on Circular Economy Action Plan
All 54 actions under the plan launched in 2015 have
now been delivered or are being implemented. This will contribute to boost
Europe's competitiveness, modernise its...
Reforming Multilateral Development Banks
There has been a lot of discussion recently about the value of
multilateralism. I am a strong believer that the multilateral system, which
includes multilateral development...
EAEU, MERCOSUR and Integration
The transformation of international trade has significantly picked up
pace as of late. Sanctions and protectionism (and its rather aggressive variant
used by the United States)...
Gender equality cannot wait in Asia and the Pacific
Equal rights have been demanded and promised for generations, but last year a shift occurred in the women’s movement. Across Asia and the Pacific...
Radical Markets- Workable Ideas
We are living in a very interesting age. Call it a phase. A phase; where long cherished ideas of globalization is coming under threat,...
Closing the Loop: Meet the Pioneers Turning our Global Economy Circular
A remarkable transformation is taking place in the global economy, with more and more established and start-up businesses generating value from waste products that...
Former African Envoys advocate for more economic engagements with Russia
Former Ambassadors have strongly urged African leaders and business entrepreneurs to prioritize the most sustainable development needs as the best approach to seeking Russian...
Business disorder between Europe and U.S.
The European Union remains cautious in the economic battle with the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his protectionist policies in...
Working for a brighter future
Authors: Cyril Ramaphosa and Stefan Löfven*
We stand at a crossroads as seismic shifts take place in the world of work.
Technological advances are changing the...
WEF In Davos And Oxfam Issues Report: Is It Time To Tax The Super-Rich?
The World Economic Forum met this week (January 22-25) for its 48th annual meeting since its inception. It costs $60,000 (or Swiss Francs) to...