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EBRD Sounds Alarm: Ageing Populations Threaten Global Growth
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s annual report finds that ageing populations are already eroding economic performance across its 40+ member countries. Emerging...
A Sustainable Recovery In Gaza Is Not Foreseen Without Trade
Gaza has seen conditions steadily deteriorate over the last two decades, leading to collapsing of the economy and basic social services. While additional cash...
Brazil Must Strengthen Structural Reforms to Drive Growth and Productivity
A sustainable economic recovery in Brazil can only be achieved through a programme of structural reforms aimed at driving growth and productivity. This is...
India’s Growth Story Since the 1990s Remarkably Stable and Resilient
The Indian economy is set to revert to its trend growth rate of 7.5 percent in the coming years as it bottoms out from...
Korea should speed up job market and social protection reforms to strengthen inclusive growth
Korea’s economy has progressed rapidly over the past 40 years, catching up with the level of well-being in most OECD countries. It now needs...
Economic expansion offers Finland opportunity for new reforms to boost growth and ensure future sustainability
The Finnish economy is gaining momentum after a long period of sluggish performance, driven by a strong revival in exports and renewed competitiveness. Further...
Further reforms to spur trade and investment key for Brazil’s inclusive growth
Brazil is emerging from its long recession and is headed for solid growth in 2018 and 2019 as recent structural reforms start to bear...
Creating Quality Jobs Crucial to Boost Productivity, Growth in Indonesia
Indonesia must create good and quality jobs to help increase the country’s productivity and competitiveness for sustained and inclusive growth, says a new Asian...
Forced Displacement to Cities Demands an Urban Development Approach to the Crisis
Forced displacement is increasingly an urban crisis that needs an integrated humanitarian and development approach in towns and cities hosting displaced populations to better...
Global Economy to Edge Up to 3.1 percent in 2018 but Future Potential Growth a Concern
The World Bank forecasts global economic growth to edge up to 3.1 percent in 2018 after a much stronger-than-expected 2017, as the recovery in...