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Don’t Applaud The Climate Summit’s Loss And Damage Fund Deal Just Yet – It Might Not Warrant That Standing Ovation
Some countries like the Philippines have been hit by repeated climate change-fueled disasters. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Shannon Gibson,…
The World Bank used to cause untold harm – but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right
Development projects can have profound impacts on their societies. There are many benefits that flow from building new…
How Global GDP Has Evolved
One of the most widely used indicators of economic prosperity is gross domestic product (GDP). It measures the monetary value of all…
Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On Economic Growth Prospects
The world is about to experience the deepest recession in decades, World Bank forecasts reveal. The shocks due…
A New Map, A New Take, And A Renewed Hope For World’s Poorest
When 70% of the world’s poorest people live in nations defined as middle income, it’s time for change.…
Urbanisation Can Be ‘Force For Good’ With Better Jobs and Cheaper Services
World Bank economist says governments shouldn’t fear rise of cities, but warns ‘slum growth could overwhelm city growth’.…