Better use of energy taxes could strengthen developing country finances
Developing countries could raise much-needed public revenues, while cutting emissions and air pollution, by making better use of energy taxes and reducing energy subsidies,...
Food systems face a daunting triple challenge
Food systems face the triple challenge of providing food security and nutrition for a growing global population, and livelihoods to farmers and others working...
US Advanced Air Mobility Market Could Reach $115B by 2035
The market for advanced air mobility (AAM) in the United States is estimated to reach $115 billion annually by 2035, potentially creating more than...
Bulgaria: Reforms would strengthen the recovery from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Bulgaria as its economy was performing well. Along with continued support to help households and firms weather the crisis, reforms...
Risk Management Key to Strengthening Global Value Chains Resiliency
APEC economies have developed a strong foundation to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, but more needs to be done to enhance their resiliency in...
Kazakhstan’s Economy to Recover Modestly in 2021, But COVID-19-induced Poverty on the Rise
Kazakhstan’s economy is expected to grow modestly by 2.5 percent in 2021 and support higher growth by 3.5 percent in 2022, but significant downside...
Study Finds Ways To Boost Intra-African Trade and Build Resilience
On 1 January 2021, the African Union launched the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s biggest free trade area and Africa’s most...
Health, Jobs and Environment Top Personal Risk List
A new World Economic Forum/Ipsos survey found most adults are optimistic about accessing technology, digital tools and training in the next 12 months, but...
Key Trends Shaping the Global Economy in 2021
Accelerating inequality, remote work and greater tech market dominance are among the pandemic’s emerging trends that are likely here to stay for some years....
Investment in Upskilling Could Boost Global GDP by $6.5 trillion by 2030
Accelerated investment in upskilling and reskilling of workers could add at least $6.5 trillion to global GDP, create 5.3 million (net) new jobs by...