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Challenges with digital technology adoption by SMEs: A case study from Viet Nam

Governments and firms around the world are grappling with the ongoing digital transformation known as Industry 4.0, which entails firms…

1 year ago

Beverage prices soften but risks are brewing

The World Bank’s beverages price index edged down in April after surging earlier in the year. The index jumped 16…

1 year ago

Rising to the climate challenge: How the Maldives can thrive in a warming world

Maldives is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and stunning coral reefs. But beneath this beauty, the country…

1 year ago

Why internal audit still falls short—and what can be done to improve it?

Between 2005 and 2023, the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program has completed over 500 national and subnational assessments,…

1 year ago

Expanding private insurance for long-term care to reduce public spending

As populations age, the demand for long-term care services and support (LTCSS) is growing rapidly. Estimates indicate that two-thirds of…

1 year ago

The trade imbalance network and currency fluctuations

In recent years, concerns over global financial fragmentation have grown amid rising geopolitical tensions. This column integrates a network structure…

1 year ago

Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa

A growing body of research highlights the importance of mobility in the global knowledge economy, but has largely focused on…

1 year ago

Big news missing the big picture: Stock market performance in the news

The performance of stock markets often appears worse in the daily news than it actually is. This column argues that…

1 year ago

Chinese banks and their EMDE borrowers

As of end-September 2024, Chinese banks' cross-border lending to emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) made up about 23% of…

1 year ago

Ozarks Notebook: The Reemergence of ‘One-Room’ Schools in Southwest Missouri

This seemingly old-timey form of schooling is reemerging in rural areas where families seek a different education for their children.…

1 year ago