Resilience Needed to Jump Start Final Stages of Energy Transition
As countries continue their progress in transitioning to clean energy, it is critical to root the transition in economic, political and social practices to...
Commodity Prices to Stabilize after Early 2021 Gains
Commodity prices continued their recovery in the first quarter of 2021 and are expected to remain close to current levels throughout the year, lifted...
Major Opportunities in Decarbonizing Maritime Transport
The World Bank today published new research on decarbonizing the maritime transport sector with findings that indicate significant business and development opportunities for countries,...
COVID-19 spending helped to lift foreign aid to an all-time high in 2020
Foreign aid from official donors rose to an all-time high of USD 161.2 billion in 2020, up 3.5% in real terms from 2019, boosted...
Export competitiveness key to Nepal’s green, resilient, and inclusive recovery
After contracting for the first time in 40 years in FY2020, Nepal’s economy is projected to grow by 2.7 percent in FY2021, driven primarily...
Policy reset can deliver a stronger, equitable and sustainable post-pandemic recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought social and economic disruption worldwide, but is also providing governments with the opportunity to put economies on a more...
Aviation Sector Calls for Unified Cybersecurity Practices to Mitigate Growing Risks
The aviation industry needs to unify its approach to prevent cybersecurity shocks, according to a new study released today by the World Economic Forum....
Wide Variations in Post-COVID ‘Return to Normal’ Expectations
A new IPSOS/World Economic Forum survey found that almost 60% expect a return to pre-COVID normal within the next 12 months. including 6% who...
African fisheries need reforms to boost resilience after Covid-19
The African fisheries sector could benefit substantially from proper infrastructure and support services, which are generally lacking. The sector currently grapples with fragile value...
Top Trends Impacting Global Economy, Society and Technology
The new technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and robotics, are changing the way we live, learn...