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Prolific PhD advisors are no guarantee of graduate student research success

Half of the graduates from top economics PhD programmes in the US publish next to nothing in the years following…

11 months ago

Building a $43 Trillion Bridge Across Asia’s Infrastructure Gap

Asia and the Pacific face a daunting infrastructure challenge, requiring sustained investment to enhance connectivity, safety, and resilience. While road…

11 months ago

A jobs agenda for the Middle East and North Africa

The World Bank’s new corporate scorecard sets a critical target: generating millions of well-paying jobs. This is vital for the Middle East…

12 months ago

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Private Equity Returns in Emerging Markets

Private equity in emerging markets has quietly been offering large returns for investors—if you know where to look. Over the…

12 months ago

“Em-powering” Ethiopia: A vision for the future of the Ethiopian energy sector

On January 25, 2025, the air in Addis Ababa was electric—not just with the hum of daily life, but with…

12 months ago

Yield growth patterns of food commodities: Insights and challenges

As the global population nears 10 billion by mid-century, agricultural productivity will play a critical role in feeding the world.…

12 months ago

Why central banks need to understand the impact of the green transition on the macroeconomy

Governments across the world are implementing policies to address the threat from climate change and to transition their economies to…

12 months ago

Buy now, pay (less) later: How the data are reshaping consumer banking

Though ‘buy now, pay later’ loans are increasingly popular, critics argue that they encourage high costs and unsound borrowing. This…

12 months ago

Strategic Imperatives in the U.S.-China Technology Race: Power, Hardware, and Engineering Expertise

The escalating technology competition between the United States and China is reshaping global dynamics. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as…

12 months ago

Hold the Salt: Harnessing Desalination for Water Security

Desalination offers a viable solution to water scarcity in the Pacific, but its success depends on careful planning, energy efficiency,…

12 months ago