More: Pandemic recovery
How the recovery from COVID-19 crisis can build sustainable and inclusive economic systems
Almost one year after the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the deep economic recession it has triggered continues to have profound economic and social...
EU: A common agenda for our recovery and renewed vitality
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, signed...
Russia’s Economy Loses Momentum Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
The Russian economy contracted in quarter 2 by 8 percent and quarter 3 by 3.4 percent. This negative momentum is expected to continue in...
Anno Domini 2020: Not Only Covid-19
In a little less than two weeks, the annus horribilis 2020 will (finally!) come to an end. A year that has seen the whole...
Building back better together: resilience cannot be achieved by turning inwards
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting globalization to the test.
In this context, the key challenges of assessing risks to global value chains and developing strategies...
Five Tips to Ace a Virtual Interview During The COVID19 Outbreak
It’s no surprise that almost everything is happening virtually in 2020 due to the social distancing norms. Companies throughout the globe have switched to...
Myanmar’s Economy Hit Hard by Second Wave of COVID-19
Myanmar’s economy continues to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, with growth estimated to have slowed sharply to 1.7 percent in FY19/20, down from 6.8...
Cambodian Economy Hit Hard by Pandemic But Projected to Recover in 2021
While the Cambodian economy continues to suffer from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs that economic activity is beginning to pick...
Artificial intelligence 2021: Sacrificing security for freedom?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into all spheres of human life. Faced with the urgent need for...
Global electricity demand to rebound modestly in 2021 after historic shock from pandemic
After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound modestly next year, led by growth in China, India and...