Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewables
Political and business leaders from around the world have outlined the far-reaching geopolitical implications of an energy transformation driven by the rapid growth of...
Global Economic Prospects: Middle East and North Africa
Growth in the Middle East and North Africa is estimated to have improved to 1.7 percent in 2018, contributed by acceleration in activity of...
Global economic growth expected to slow in 2019
The global economy as a whole is expected to slow in 2019 as G7 countries return to long-run average growth rates, Â according to new...
American workers seek learning and development programs to close skills gap
Unemployment is at its lowest point since 1969 and job openings are at a 17-year high, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With...
Challenges and Opportunities Emerge as India Becomes Third-Largest Consumer Market by 2030
In coming decades, consumption growth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution will create tremendous opportunities in the emerging Indian market. During 2018, extensive proprietary research...
Korea must enhance detection and reinforce sanctions to boost foreign bribery enforcement
Korea must step up enforcement of its foreign bribery laws and strengthen the capacities of law enforcement agencies to proactively detect and investigate the...
Investments in People Critical for Future Growth
Decision makers along with representatives from civil society and the private sector from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and other Middle East and North...
Increasing Social Spending Can Boost Incomes and Consumption in China
While growth is moderating, China’s economy continues to perform well. China’s GDP growth slowed to 6.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter from 6.8...
Japan should reform retirement policies to meet challenge of ageing workforce
Japan must improve job quality and further reform the mandatory retirement age to address upfront the challenges of its rapidly ageing and shrinking labour...
Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean down slightly in 2018
The forecast unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean fell slightly to 7.8 per cent in 2018, compared to 8.1 per cent in...