Global Uncertainty Continues to Slow Growth in Africa’s Economies
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa remained slow
through 2019, hampered by persistent uncertainty in the global economy and the
slow pace of domestic reforms, according to the...
Unemployment Drops While Growth Slows in Western Balkans
Economic activity is slowing in the Western
Balkans, as investments and exports continue to fade in the six countries
around the region. Growth is estimated at...
Poll: India Among Most Optimistic About Technology
Indians are some of the most optimistic people in the
world when it comes to technology, according to an opinion poll prepared by SAP
and Qualtrics...
India Charged to be Global Hotspot for Electric Mobility
Following a strong central government push towards
EVs, India has the potential to become one of the largest EV markets in the
world.
New analysis released...
100% Renewables, Beyond the Grid: Aspiration or Destination?
In August 2019, Deloitte surveyed 308 executives
across multiple industries in the private and public sectors to understand
these organizations’ paths in the transition to renewable...
Debt Stocks of Developing Countries Rose to $7.8 Trillion in 2018
Total external debt of low-
and middle-income countries climbed 5.3 percent to $7.8 trillion last year,
while net debt flows (gross disbursements minus principal payments) from
external...
Developing Asia Needs Concessional Resources for Sustainable Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) should continue to deliver
concessional assistance—comprised of very low interest loans and grants—to
countries in need in the Asia and Pacific...
New IRENA Report Explores Potential of Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen from renewables can help tackle various
critical energy challenges. It could particularly offer ways to decarbonise a
range of sectors where it is proving difficult...
Pakistan Economy Continue to Stabilize Amid Strong Headwinds
Pakistan’s economy in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which
ended on 30 June, is showing signs of recovery as the government’s fiscal
consolidation and austerity measures to...
Comprehensive Reforms Can Help Kyrgyz Republic Achieve Faster, More Inclusive Growth
The Kyrgyz Republic is poised to achieve faster and
more inclusive growth over the next decade as the government implements reforms
that promote economic diversification, good...