Market Competition Key to Create More and Better Jobs in the Philippines
Fostering fair market
competition in key sectors including electricity, telecommunications, and
transport, can improve services and generate higher-paying jobs in the
Philippines, accelerating poverty reduction, according to...
Increased Exports in India Can Improve Jobs, Raise Wages
Increasing exports can lead to better jobs and higher wages in India,
including more formal jobs for youth and women. Labor market policies can help
different...
Government Tech Trends 2019: Beyond the digital frontier
Deloitte released its “Government Tech Trends
2019: Beyond the digital frontier.” The report explores how the convergence of new technologies with
powerful technological forces is driving...
Increased Exports in Sri Lanka Can Improve Jobs, Raise Wages
Increasing exports can lead to better jobs
and higher wages in Sri Lanka, including more formal jobs for women. Labor market
policies can help different groups...
Risks rising in corporate debt market
Global outstanding debt in the form of
corporate bonds issued by non-financial companies has hit record levels,
reaching almost USD 13 trillion at the end of...
Côte d’Ivoire: The Economy is Still Dynamic, but not Inclusive
For the seventh consecutive year, economic
growth in Côte d’Ivoire was projected to exceed 7% and reach 7.4% in 2018,
despite the country’s vulnerability to external...
Belarus Rail Sector Reforms Would Boost Competitiveness, Contribution to Economy
Organizational restructuring, tariff reforms, and strategic use of digital technologies would boost the competitiveness of the Belarusian railway sector, improving rail passenger experience and...
Spending on health increase faster than rest of global economy
Spending on health is outpacing the rest of the global economy, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on...
Responsible investment and sustainable development growing priority for private equity
Responsible investment - involving the management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues - is an increasingly significant consideration for both private equity houses...
Turkey needs to step up investment in renewables to curb emissions
Turkey will see its greenhouse gas emissions continue their steady rise of recent years without concrete actions to improve energy efficiency and increase the...