Global Coordination Could Unlock more Efficient Trade
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, paired with international policy coordination could propel global trade and accelerate economic recovery,...
East Asia and Pacific Economic Recovery Faces Risks from the War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine threatens the uneven recovery of developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries from the COVID-19 shock, the World Bank said...
Afghanistan’s Private Sector Hit Hard by Political Crisis
The World Bank today released the findings of a Private Sector Rapid Survey assessing the impacts of the August 2021 political crisis on private...
Billion-Dollar Boost for Farmers to Safeguard EU Food Security
A new report suggests that if one farmer in five transitions to more climate-smart practices, it will increase the European Union’s resiliency to food...
Digital Economy Could Reap Huge Benefits for Middle East and North Africa
The universal adoption of digital technologies in countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) would reap huge socio-economic benefits, amounting to hundreds...
Djibouti Shows Signs of Recovery but Challenges Remain
Construction and public works are expected to remain the main drivers of Djibouti’s economic growth, according to the first edition of the World Bank’s...
Two-thirds of Households with Children Have Lost Income during Pandemic
At least two-thirds of households with children have lost income since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, according to a new report published...
Global and Domestic Challenges Weigh on Outlook for Turkish Economy in 2022
Turkey’s economy is likely to expand at a much slower pace this year as rising domestic macroeconomic and financial challenges moderate growth in 2022...
The crucial link between women’s leadership and more diverse boards
Deloitte Global in collaboration with The 30% Club today released the seventh edition of Women in the boardroom: A global perspective. The latest edition...
APEC Sees Surge in Trade, Grows Double-Digits Despite Disruptions
Home to half of world trade, the APEC region posted double-digit growth both in trade volume and value during the period of January to...