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Tajikistan: Towards the Next Level of Development
Today, Tajikistan finds itself at a juncture, where—with the right decisions taken—it could step onto a path of rapid socio-economic development, dynamic rates of...
Macroeconomic Stability in Lao PDR Amidst Uncertainty
Economic growth in Lao PDR is estimated at 6.5 percent in 2018, down from 6.9 percent in 2017, in part due to the adverse...
E-commerce: Helping Djiboutian Women Entrepreneurs Reach the World
Look around any café, bus, doctor’s waiting room or university campus and you will see heads down, fingers tapping as people immerse themselves into...
Thailand’s Human Capital Key to Long-Term Growth and Reduced Inequality
Amid a global slowdown and elevated trade tensions, the Thai economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2019 and 3.9 in 2020,...
Darkening Prospects: Global Economy to Slow to 2.9 percent in 2019 as Trade, Investment Weaken
Global economic growth is projected to soften from a downwardly revised 3 percent in 2018 to 2.9 percent in 2019 amid rising downside risks...
Investments in People Critical for Future Growth
Decision makers along with representatives from civil society and the private sector from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and other Middle East and North...
In Yerevan, a Hackathon Embraces Technology to Combat Gender-Based Violence
The cafeteria at Engineering City in Yerevan was buzzing with innovative and unconventional ideas during the weekend of 15-16 December for the launch of...
Increasing Social Spending Can Boost Incomes and Consumption in China
While growth is moderating, China’s economy continues to perform well. China’s GDP growth slowed to 6.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter from 6.8...
Leveraging Korea’s Experience and Resources through Seoul Center Partnership
Korea's development experience has been a source of inspiration for many developing countries. Learning from Korea's success, its effective policy setting and decision-making offers...
Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient but Faces Global Headwinds
Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a more moderate pace in the near term, growing at 4.7 percent in 2019, according to the...