Further reforms in Sweden can drive growth, competitiveness and social cohesion
The Swedish economy is operating close to full capacity, with robust growth
and strong employment, but uncertainties linked to the global economy shroud
the outlook. Policy...
Further reforms needed for a stronger and more inclusive Argentine economy
The Argentine economy is expected to begin
emerging from its deep recession in 2019, but significant risks remain.
Recovery from the crisis will require new efforts...
Business models worldwide face radical change
Global
business models are changing rapidly and radically, creating a need for
policy-makers, businesses and employers’ organizations to innovate, adjust and
become more flexible, according to new...
Factory Automation Witnesses Steady Growth
Today, it is hard to imagine industrial
production processes being implemented without automation systems. Industrial
or factory automation is a vast field that involves simultaneous working...
Global energy demand rose by 2.3% in 2018, its fastest pace in the last decade
Energy demand worldwide grew by 2.3% last year, its fastest pace this
decade, an exceptional performance driven by a robust global economy and
stronger heating and...
New Report Urges Action to Close Africa’s Gender Gaps in Business Performance
A new World Bank report published today proposes a
menu of evidence-based solutions to address wide gender gaps in the performance
and profitability of firms in...
World’s Energy Transition in Doubt as Progress on Affordability, Sustainability Stalls
The world’s energy systems have become less affordable and are no more
environmentally sustainable than they were five years ago. While access to
energy has substantially...
Green and Gray Infrastructure More Powerful When They Work Together
A new generation of infrastructure projects that harness the power of nature can help achieve development goals, including water security and climate resilience,...
Investments in Gender Equality in Croatia Will Increase Opportunities for All
Croatia has made significant progress on including gender equality both
institutionally and legally in its policy agenda, with indicators such as
equitable primary and secondary school...
Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour
A new multi-organizational report finds
that conflict and war over the past decade has coincided with an increase in
child labour among refugee children, the internally...