“Westlessness”: Munich Security Report 2020
Is the world becoming less Western? Is the West itself becoming
less Western, too? What does it mean for the world if the West leaves...
Uganda: Expanding Social Protection Programs to Boost Inclusive Growth
Uganda’s economy grew by 6.5 percent in FY18/19, maintaining the rebound in
economic activity over the last two years, according to the latest edition of
the...
Ireland: Prepare now for rising fiscal pressures, external risks
Ireland needs to prepare itself to meet rising pressures on public
finances from an ageing population and significant external risks such as new
EU-UK trade barriers...
Leaving No Place Behind Within the MENA Is Critical for Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
Where someone is born in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) should not
determine their ability to succeed in life, according to a new...
Georgia: The importance of maintaining reform momentum
Georgia remains committed to the implementation of the EU-Georgia
Association Agreement. The months to come, however, will be key
for Georgia to tackle increasing political polarisation...
Papua New Guinea Economy Facing Economic Headwinds
Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s economy continues to face economic headwinds
resulting from global and domestic economic uncertainties, according to the latest
World Bank economic update for...
Forced and child labour in Uzbek cotton fields continues to fall
The
systematic and systemic use of child labour and forced labour in Uzbekistan’s
cotton industry has come to an end, according to a new International Labour
Organization...
AI Will Transform Financial Services Industry within Two Years
A new survey released by the World Economic Forum and the Cambridge
Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) finds nearly two-thirds (64%) of
financial services leaders expect...
Belgium: Keep up reforms to increase employment and productivity growth
Belgium’s tax, labour, pension and
education reforms have improved the potential for stronger, sustainable and
inclusive growth over the long term. Keeping up this momentum on...
Improving Italy’s capital market will boost growth opportunities for Italian companies and savers
Italy’s
structural reforms of recent years have improved the financial health of the
corporate sector and contributed to a gradual economic recovery. However, the
Italian economy still...