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A new World Bank database to support a new era in biodiversity conservation

Biodiversity conservation is vital for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and a livable planet. It sustains ecosystems that support human livelihoods, particularly…

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The challenge of debt and deficits in small states

Fiscal positions in small states, those with a population of 1.5 million or less, have deteriorated significantly over the past…

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The import channel of the resource curse

Natural resource dependence presents significant macroeconomic and structural challenges, often referred to as the \"resource curse.\" While much of the…

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Victory in sight—but the war on global inflation isn’t won yet

Central banks have made substantial progress in the fight against inflation. In July 2022, the median inflation rate worldwide was 9.4…

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Electric data: Tracking the transformation of global power markets

Power markets and their structure are complex and critical to providing reliable, affordable electricity worldwide. This is no simple task,…

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Smart health taxes: A win for public health and the economy

Imagine a world where strategic investments in health not only save lives but also drive economic growth and resilience. This…

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Bridging the financing gap: Achieving Education for All in Zambia

The government of Zambia has laid out an ambitious plan to universalize primary and secondary education. The Education for All (EFA)…

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Human capital investments are climate investments

The floods that swept through several regions of Brazil this past May displaced more than half a million people. The…

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How the Private Sector Can Create Jobs and Drive Development in Western and Central Africa

Every year in Western and Central Africa, 6 million young people enter the labor force, while only about half a million…

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Emerging market sovereign issuers address demand for transparency and rigor in capital market transactions

The Need for Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets Emerging market economies require USD 6.9 trillion to USD 7.6 trillion between 2023 and…

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