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Unlocking potential: why investing in girls in Western and Central Africa remains a priority

Growing up in rural Chad, Ikhlas Mansour was a happy child who attended school every day. But everything changed the…

8 months ago

The crucial role of insolvency law in job creation and preservation

When companies face financial trouble, potential job losses can be a major risk for people and—depending on the size of…

8 months ago

Powering the energy future of Europe and Central Asia

The prosperity and economic transformation of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) hinge on making energy reliable and affordable for all. …

8 months ago

Artificial intelligence and workers’ wellbeing: Lessons from Germany’s early experience

Artificial intelligence may reduce the need for physically demanding tasks, but it could also erode job satisfaction, intensify cognitive load,…

8 months ago

The pricing of profit shifting

Profit shifting by multinational enterprises increases after-tax earnings but can expose firms to regulatory and reputational risks. This column uses…

8 months ago

Fighting the Mafia boosts bank lending and local growth

The EU is determined to clamp down on organised crime’s infiltration of legitimate businesses and banking. This column shows that…

8 months ago

Wars, taxation, and representation

In the grand sweep of history over the last millennium, political divergence between Europe and contemporaneous world civilisations preceded economic…

8 months ago

How European consumers respond to US tariffs

The newly imposed US trade tariffs on European products are causing European consumers to think twice what’s in their shopping…

8 months ago

Uneven vulnerabilities: A global index of climate risk for countries

Climate risk is at ‘code red’ level for the entire of humanity, prompting investors and policymakers to focus not only…

8 months ago

In the new geopolitical context, Europe’s banking discussions need to go beyond competitiveness

Europe has recently pivoted to regulatory simplification with the aim to boost competitiveness. This column argues that in banking the…

8 months ago