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Activating the aging agenda: A fresh look at an overlooked mega trend

Almost every country in the world today is facing a predictable, but addressable, trend that will profoundly impact societies and…

9 months ago

Tax incentives for R&D can spur innovation and growth—when done right

The views expressed in the Let’s Talk Development blog are solely those of the author(s).  As the debate around industrial…

9 months ago

Unlocking the Power of Data: Building Government Analytics Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Data enables better governance, ensuring that policymakers and citizens have access to accurate and real-time evidence for policymaking and implementation…

9 months ago

Why ‘earn and learn’ programs are critical for the future workforce

Higher education prides itself on one clear promise: the opportunity of a better job. For many young people, especially in…

9 months ago

Unlocking finance for creative industries

Creative industries, such as film, music, fashion design and advertising are a growing important source of economic activity globally, generating…

9 months ago

Global growth concerns to weigh on metal prices

The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index edged up by 3 percent in May, partially recovering from an 8…

9 months ago

Preschools, Paychecks, and Progress: Uzbekistan’s Bold Step for Women

We often assume that public childcare services boost women's employment by freeing up their time. But what if the situation…

9 months ago

The looming global debt disaster

Despite a succession of shocks since 2020, the global economy has held up remarkably well—so far. But the margin for…

9 months ago

Development in the age of populism

By most measures of human progress, the world is in better shape today than it has ever been—in life expectancy, in per…

9 months ago

Should governments intervene to improve financing for small businesses?

According to the World Bank, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) power the global economy, making up 90% of businesses, providing…

9 months ago