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The World Bank contributes to strengthening financial consumer protection in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia with a population of more than 36 million, is undergoing a significant transformation in…

1 year ago

How origin country corruption shapes immigrants’ political trust

The question of whether immigrants from countries with low levels of political trust bring those attitudes with them to their…

1 year ago

Trade on the move: How business travel powers global trade

Free trade agreements have long aimed to remove barriers that limit the movement of goods, services, and capital across borders.…

1 year ago

The impact of artificial intelligence on macroeconomic productivity

Artificial intelligence has diffused rapidly in recent years, but its impact on aggregate productivity is not clear. This column uses…

1 year ago

Wind turbines? Please, in my backyard

The transition towards climate neutrality is creating both winners and losers. Renewable energy development often faces opposition from local communities…

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

Redoubling our efforts for a better food future

After working most of my career in the regions, I took on the role of Global Director for Agriculture and…

1 year ago

The promise of services-led growth in Uzbekistan

Every day, countless trucks traverse the U.S. highways. What is less known is businesses in Uzbekistan that play a central…

1 year ago

Building resilient power grids: Integrating climate and disaster risk into infrastructure planning and operations

Natural hazards, often exacerbated by climate change, are among the leading causes of power service disruptions worldwide. These are increasingly…

1 year ago

Cocoa and coffee prices rebound on renewed supply concerns

The World Bank\'s beverage price index increased by 18 percent in December, following surges in coffee and cocoa prices amid…

1 year ago