Impact Investment needs global standards and better measurement

Social impact investment, which aims to improve well-being as well as earn a financial return, could be more effective if it were more clearly...

Thailand’s Human Capital Key to Long-Term Growth and Reduced Inequality

Amid a global slowdown and elevated trade tensions, the Thai economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2019 and 3.9 in 2020,...

Renewable Energy the Most Competitive Source of New Power Generation in GCC

Renewable energy is the most competitive form of power generation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to a new report published today by...

Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide

Taxes paid by companies remain a key source of government revenues, especially in developing countries, despite the worldwide trend of falling corporate tax rates...

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,  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...

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