Western donors drastically cut foreign aid in 2025, reigniting the familiar debate over whether aid works. This column examines how…
Since the Global Crisis, prudential instruments to address financial stability concerns have been enhanced and broadly adopted across countries. Using…
The recent performance of the largest US tech companies has raised concerns about the risk of a stock market bubble.…
History suggests that using lax monetary policy and a weaker currency to address debt sustainability is a dangerous game. This…
To many, the US dollar depreciation following the ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement on 2 April 2025 defied conventional wisdom. However,…
Businesses use checklists to exercise managerial control and ensure quality, but excessive bureaucracy can frustrate skilled workers and reduce morale.…
The tariff spree during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration created a bewildering economic policy chaos, disrupting…
Strategic investments in financing reforms, workforce capacity, community care, and digital innovation for mental health care can deliver substantial social…
A strategic overhaul in financing—through dedicated funds, development bank support, and performance-based partnerships—can help unlock life-saving investments in road safety…
Proactive road maintenance planning, paired with asset management systems and performance-based contracts, can help countries stretch infrastructure budgets and reduce…