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Q&A: How Southeast Asia can seize the renewable energy opportunity

Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads in its energy transition. Rapid economic growth, volatile fossil fuel markets and intensifying climate…

1 year ago

Geoengineers eye up ocean ‘dead zones’ for carbon storage

Scientists and entrepreneurs from across the world gathered in Bucharest earlier this year to discuss a temptingly simple idea to…

1 year ago

Tackling road vehicle emissions in the Western Balkans

On a cold morning in Sarajevo, 10-year-old Emina walks to school, wearing a mask to protect her lungs from the…

1 year ago

Are Apps a game changer for women’s business training? A cautionary tale from Ethiopia

The views expressed in the Let’s Talk Development blog are solely those of the author(s). Business training programs have long…

1 year ago

How financial inclusion in Central Asia drives opportunity and jobs

Aziza, a small retail business owner in the city of Karshi, in southern Uzbekistan, had a dream: If only she…

1 year ago

Smart financing to power a more prosperous future: How the World Bank and the International Finance Facility for Education are working together

Education is the cornerstone of economic opportunity and human dignity. It’s the surest path to unlocking potential, creating jobs, improving…

1 year ago

Artificial Intelligence Meets Real Finance: Innovation, Risk, and Regulation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services by improving credit scoring, customer service, fraud detection, and risk management across sectors. The…

1 year ago

Making Connections: How Asia’s Tourism Is Taking Off Again

Asia’s international tourism is steadily rebounding to near pre-pandemic levels. Strategic investments in transport infrastructure and streamlined visa policies are…

1 year ago

Cricket metaphors and finance talk: Five takeaways from a meeting of developing countries

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Under blue skies and palm trees, a stone’s throw from this island nation’s pristine beaches, leaders from…

1 year ago

Use it or lose it: How cognitive skills change with age

Cognitive skills are commonly assumed to begin deteriorating from the age of 30, which could pose a significant challenge for…

1 year ago