More: Reforms
MENA Faces Another Year of Subdued Growth, with Bolder Reforms Needed to Boost Private Sector
Economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is
projected to slow to 0.6% this year compared with 1.2% last year, according...
Success of China’s Belt & Road Initiative Depends on Deep Policy Reforms
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could speed up economic
development and reduce poverty for dozens of developing countries—but it must
be accompanied by deep policy...
A survey of Arab youth highlights gaps between policies and aspirations
Results of a recent annual survey
of Arab youth concerns about their future suggest that Arab autocracies have yet to deliver expected public
services and goods,...
The Deep Forces Preventing Reform in Malaysia
The Pakatan Harapan coalition general
election victory almost a year ago was supposed to herald a new reform era in a
country spavined by corruption, cronyism...
Wide-ranging reforms needed to ensure Italy’s economic recovery
Stronger, more inclusive and sustainable growth, better job
opportunities and a reduction in the level of public debt in Italy require a
comprehensive programme of far-reaching...
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...
People Can Prosper and Thrive If Pakistan Reforms Faster
Pakistan
urgently needs to invest more and better in its people if they are to be
richer, better educated, and healthier when the country turns 100...
Georgia making clear progress on its reform agenda
In 2018, Georgia confirmed its strong commitment to political association to and economic integration with the EU, as highlighted by its government's high-level meeting...
Further reforms will promote a stronger and more inclusive Hungarian economy
The Hungarian economy is in the midst of a strong recovery, driven by high levels of employment that are boosting wages, consumer confidence and...