Sri Lanka’s Growth to Recover Gradually But Commitment to Reforms Remains Essential
Sri Lanka’s economic growth is projected to pick up to 3.6% in 2019 and
further to 3.8% in 2020 from 3.2% in 2018, a new...
Infrastructure Development Key to Afghanistan’s Growth
Focusing on infrastructure development will help bring about long-term
growth in Afghanistan and address persistent issues affecting the country’s
economic prospects, apart from security, including poor...
Western Balkans Sees Rising Risks to Growth Outlook Amid Slowing Job Creation
Economic growth in the Western
Balkans accelerated from 2.6 percent in 2017 to 3.8 percent in 2018 and is
projected to average 3.7 percent in 2019-20,...
Wide-ranging reforms needed to ensure Italy’s economic recovery
Stronger, more inclusive and sustainable growth, better job
opportunities and a reduction in the level of public debt in Italy require a
comprehensive programme of far-reaching...
Philippines to Sustain Strong Growth amidst Local and Global Uncertainties
Amidst lingering global and local uncertainties, the Philippine economy
is poised to grow at 6.4 percent in 2019 and 6.5 percent in 2020 and 2021,
according...
Further reforms in Sweden can drive growth, competitiveness and social cohesion
The Swedish economy is operating close to full capacity, with robust growth
and strong employment, but uncertainties linked to the global economy shroud
the outlook. Policy...
Further reforms needed for a stronger and more inclusive Argentine economy
The Argentine economy is expected to begin
emerging from its deep recession in 2019, but significant risks remain.
Recovery from the crisis will require new efforts...
Business models worldwide face radical change
Global
business models are changing rapidly and radically, creating a need for
policy-makers, businesses and employers’ organizations to innovate, adjust and
become more flexible, according to new...
Factory Automation Witnesses Steady Growth
Today, it is hard to imagine industrial
production processes being implemented without automation systems. Industrial
or factory automation is a vast field that involves simultaneous working...
Global energy demand rose by 2.3% in 2018, its fastest pace in the last decade
Energy demand worldwide grew by 2.3% last year, its fastest pace this
decade, an exceptional performance driven by a robust global economy and
stronger heating and...