Ukraine to Step Up COVID-19 Support to Export-oriented SMEs with World Bank Financing
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today $100 million in Additional Financing for the country’s COVID-19 response under the Ukraine Access to...
World now likely to hit watershed 1.5 °C rise in next five years
Odds are increasing that the annual average global temperature will rise beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in at least one of the next five...
Smart assistants in Russia: market overview, trends and prospects
At the end of April, SberDevices opened beta testing of the Visper platform to create a virtual presenter which can read a text like...
Privatisation in the Gulf: the key to both recovery and diversification?
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans to raise $55bn through its privatisation programme, other Gulf countries are similarly stepping up efforts to stimulate private investment in...
Investing Less than 1% of World GDP into Nature-Based Solutions Can Tackle Climate Change
A total investment of $8.1 trillion in nature is required over the next three decades to successfully tackle the climate, biodiversity, and land degradation...
Forum to Convene Leaders, New Partnerships Across Latin America
Today, World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab spoke alongside the Vice-President of the United States, executives from leading multinational companies and...
Marketing Tips That Your Small Business Should Follow
Marketing A Business On A Small Budget
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a huge pool of resources and a big team of employees...
New Reforms Could Help Mauritius Bounce Back Stronger from COVID-19 Crisis
Mauritius’ best strategy for economic recovery post-pandemic includes both temporary support to firms and households, and comprehensive reforms to address pre-existing structural challenges, says...
Digital Transformation Core to Boosting Zimbabwe’s Economy, Improving Services
The Zimbabwe Digital Economy Diagnostic, a new report developed by the World Bank, finds that its digital financial services are the strongest foundation for...
Improving Connectivity in Togo Through Digital Infrastructure
The World Bank has approved additional financing of $11 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve connectivity in Togo and develop the...