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Building resilience to address Afghanistan\’s food security crisis

Afghanistan is facing a severe food security crisis, with millions struggling to access adequate food. An estimated 11.6 million Afghans—25…

1 year ago

The World Bank Group @COP29: Key outcomes and the road ahead

Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku hosted the annual global climate Conference of the Parties (COP) from November 11–23 2024. Over 60,000 delegates…

1 year ago

Pay transparency policies can reduce the gender pay gap: The case of Denmark and the United Kingdom

By September, men have already earned the salary that will take women three more months to obtain due to the…

1 year ago

Data-driven growth: How benchmarking transforms healthcare

In part one of this series of blogs on benchmarking in healthcare, we’ve seen that data and metrics provide powerful insights…

1 year ago

Four Ways Developing Countries Can Build Safe, Effective AI Policies

Risk-based approaches, inclusive policymaking, and strategic frameworks will allow developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to navigate the challenges…

1 year ago

The ‘doom loop’ and default incentives

The ‘doom loop’, or ‘sovereign–bank nexus’, has been identified as a key driver of the European debt crisis. It has…

1 year ago

US military strength secures financial dominance

The US stands unrivalled as both a military and financial superpower. This column uses a game-theoretic model to show how…

1 year ago

Climate change causes conflict: How policy can respond

Conflict is tragically common, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This column reviews the rapidly growing literature linking changes in…

1 year ago

An investigation into the economic slowdown in the euro area

Euro area economic performance has been subdued since around 2018. This column outlines how this subdued performance underscores the multifaceted…

1 year ago

Unlocking green FDI for emerging market and developing economies

At the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, goals were set to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable capacity, and…

1 year ago