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OECD sees stronger world economy, but tensions are rising
The global economic expansion is strengthening, as robust investment growth, an associated rebound in trade and higher employment drive an increasingly broad-based recovery, according...
Asia and the Middle East lead rising trend in arms imports, US exports grow significantly
Continuing the upward trend that began in the early 2000s, the volume of international transfers of major weapons in 2013-17 was 10 per cent higher than...
CPTPP Brings Vietnam Direct Economic Benefits and Stimulate Domestic Reforms
The Comprehensive and Progressive Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will yield robust economic gains for Vietnam, says a new World Bank report, released today as Vietnam...
Coordinating Investments Across Greater Kampala Would Boost Growth for Uganda
Investing in Greater Kampala will not only benefit residents, but the rest of Uganda, according to a World Bank report launched today. Titled From...
Nordic region offers valuable lessons for rapid EV deployment worldwide
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Nordic region is projected to reach 4 million cars by 2030, or more than 15 times...
Women’s prospects at work still ‘a long way’ from matching men’s
Despite notable progress on closing gender gaps over the past 20 years, women have less access to jobs, are more likely to take low-quality...
Latvia should raise basic pension to reduce pensioner poverty
Latvia should strengthen old-age safety nets and raise the basic state pension in order to reduce pensioner poverty, especially among women, and address the...
Africa Can Tackle Its “Severe Learning Crisis,” Needs to Focus on Access and Quality
Africa faces a “severe learning crisis” that undermines economic growth and the well-being of its citizens, according to a new World Bank study. The...
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...
Lithuania needs to address its demographic challenge and boost job quality
Lithuania’s economy has recovered strongly from the global financial crisis, with GDP, wages and employment levels back up to their pre-crisis levels. The country...