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Cold Reality: Mongolia’s Extreme Weather Challenges Its Economic Resilience

Mongolia’s harsh winters and dependence on mining make it particularly vulnerable to economic shocks. Proactive adaptation strategies—including resilient infrastructure, diversified…

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Rethinking Energy Taxation and Subsidies in the LAC region: Achieving More than One Goal

Energy is critical for development on a livable planet. In most countries of the world, energy is taxed differently than…

1 year ago

Jobs in MENA: How transforming pension systems can boost inclusion, equity, and prosperity

Pension systems globally have faced challenges in fulfilling their commitment to providing adequate financial security for individuals in their old…

1 year ago

A window of opportunity: Trade as catalyst for India’s development

This is the ambitious goal India has set itself of becoming a high-income country by 2047. But reaching this goal…

1 year ago

Edutainment for financial inclusion: Empowering women and youth in Central Asia

Central Asia is home to some of the lowest savings rates in the world, and this is particularly true in…

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Harnessing the private sector for better development data

Data is at the heart of development, powering the decisions and investments that help to reduce poverty and build a…

1 year ago

Does India need a Green Bank?

How much capital does India need to meet its net-zero targets by 2070? That’s a $170 billion question. Today, despite…

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Opening code, opening access: The World Bank’s first open source software release

The World Bank has long championed data transparency. Open data platforms, global indicators, and reproducible research have become pillars of…

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Every child counts: Measuring early childhood development in fragile contexts

In 2023, approximately 473 million children—more than one in every six worldwide—lived in areas affected by  fragility, conflict and violence (FCV).…

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Do governments adhere to their approved budgets? Insights from PEFA assessments

Why budget reliability matters Accurate revenue and expenditure forecasting is crucial for effective budgeting to ensure that governments can adequately…

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