External debt of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) touched a record US$8.8 trillion in 2023, while debt servicing costs for…
Accelerating the transition to a green economy is a necessity. This column argues that the green transition will create trade-offs…
The shift from fossil fuels to renewable technologies may render the global economy less oil-intensive and more metals-intensive. This column…
Incumbent banks often maintain an informational monopoly over their borrowers, making it difficult to switch to competing lenders or negotiate…
Tourism, health, and climate change are intertwined in Asia and the Pacific, where rising temperatures and extreme weather threaten livelihoods…
Asia and the Pacific is central to global climate change efforts, but robust capital markets are needed to mobilize private…
Transport means much more than simply getting from point A to B. When planned and operated properly, transport systems can…
New data on the subnational business climate in six EU member states reveal that each of the 40 measured cities…
Each January, Ahmedabad’s skyline transforms into a sea of vibrant kites flown joyfully from rooftops — many crafted by skilled artisans…
Despite its immense potential, text analysis at scale presents significant challenges. This column benchmarks several state-of-the-art large language models against…