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Revisiting the signalling channel of quantitative easing

In the next economic downturn, central banks will have to decide whether to restart quantitative easing policies. This column assesses…

1 year ago

Banks’ climate commitments and the green transition

Many financial institutions have pledged to minimise their exposure to climate transition risks. But moving assets away from sectors with…

1 year ago

Banks should lock in profits as buffers for rainy days

Policy initiatives in several European countries have targeted bank profits to secure public funds. These measures include introducing windfall taxes…

1 year ago

How will climate change affect work in developing countries?

Work is the main source of income for most people and a key driver of economic growth, particularly in developing…

1 year ago

Improving resilience and economic efficiency in global supply chains to counter shocks

From COVID-19 and war in Ukraine to terrorist attacks on the Red Sea and climate-induced drought in the Panama Canal,…

1 year ago

Morocco: Strengthening climate resilience to safeguard and grow coastal tourism jobs

The blue economy holds significant potential to create jobs. Across Africa, the blue economy already generates nearly 50 million jobs. This figure will…

1 year ago

Crypto-assets: Unfit for central bank reserves today

Crypto-assets’ markets have grown significantly over the last decade and their footprint and market structures have evolved rapidly. The recent…

1 year ago

How knowledge exchange can reduce the burden of road traffic injuries in India

In July 2024, a tragic road crash in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh captured headlines across India. A speeding…

1 year ago

Unlocking the power of public investment to foster economic growth

Progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires urgent and substantial scaling up of investment. While the estimates of…

1 year ago

Being understood: how to expand sign language access for the deaf community

The feeling of being understood can be profoundly comforting in a world where it is easy to be misunderstood. One…

1 year ago