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Chile should use upturn to address low productivity and high inequality
A favourable growth outlook offers Chile an opportunity to address its low productivity levels compared to other advanced economies, improve access to quality jobs...
EU Doubling Renewables by 2030 Positive for Economy, Key to Emission Reductions
The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34 per cent by 2030 – double the...
China’s Impressive Trajectory Toward Universal Financial Inclusion
China has achieved remarkable success in financial inclusion over the last 15 years. Traditional financial service providers have dramatically increased the reach of the...
Development indicators trending downward for world’s poorest countries
The least developed countries (LDCs) – nations categorized as requiring special attention from the international community – will fall short of goals set out...
Majority of 8-12-Year Olds Subject to Online Threats
Fifty-six per cent of 8-12 year olds are exposed to at least one online-related challenge when using digital platforms, a new survey published today...
More than 1 billion women lack legal protection against domestic sexual violence
More than one billion women lack legal protection against domestic sexual violence, says new research from the World Bank.
The study, Global and Regional Trends...
Rise in Global Wealth but Inequality Persists
Global wealth grew significantly over the past two decades but per capita wealth declined or stagnated in more than two dozen countries in various...
Bangladesh Women Making Progress But Still Face Gender Gap
Bangladesh’s women have made progress in various aspects of health, education, and work, but still face sizable gender gaps, according to a new report...
World’s most vulnerable countries on track to achieve universal Internet access by 2020
The world’s least developed countries are narrowing ‘digital divide,’ and with millions of people now taking advantage of smart phones and other digital devices,...
Unemployment to remain high, quality jobs harder to find in 2018
While the global economy has kept up modest growth, the total number of unemployed people will likely remain high in 2018 – at above...