E-Commerce Can Spur Growth, Boost Trade in South Asia

E-commerce can become a driver of growth across South Asia and boost trade between the region’s countries, but its potential remains largely untapped, says a new...

Sharp rise in women-owned businesses in Central America

The share of women-owned businesses in Central America rose by almost 60 per cent (from 13.9 to 24.5 per cent) between 1991 and 2018, according to...

Whether Shipping by Planes, Trains or Automobiles, the Future of Freight is Evolving

With growing eCommerce, shifting trade patterns and infrastructure constraints, three key pillars will likely underpin the next-generation supply chain — connected community, holistic decision-making and intelligent automation. Significant disruption within the...

Economic Diversification Can Create More and Better Jobs in Ghana

Ghana’s economic growth has been strong over the past decade, with annual GDP per capita growth at 4.4 percent between 2006 and 2017. Growth however has...

Income Growth Sluggish for Malaysian Youth, Lower- Income Households

Slowing income growth among lower-income households and younger workers has contributed to perceptions of being “left behind”, according to the 21st edition of the World Bank’s...

Inequality threatening human development

Despite global progress in tackling poverty, hunger and disease, a “new generation of inequalities” indicates that many societies are not working as they should, the UN Development Programme (UNDP)...

Concerted Action Needed to Address Unique Challenges Faced by Pacific Island Countries

Small island developing states (SIDS) must position themselves to take full advantage of often limited, but nonetheless available, opportunities to improve standards of living and accelerate...

Weak Outlook in GCC Due to Muted Oil Prices & Global Trends

Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was significantly weakened in 2019 due to muted oil prices and excess oil supply, according to the...

Tax revenues have reached a plateau

Tax revenues in advanced economies reached a plateau during 2018, with almost no change seen since 2017, according to new OECD research. This ends the trend...

India: Step up reform efforts to increase quality jobs and incomes

India is set for a modest recovery after a loss of momentum, as reforms to simplify taxation, lighten business regulations and upgrade infrastructure start to bear...

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