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Russia’s economic war propaganda

One of the narratives being pushed by Russia is that its economy is doing better than the West, and that…

2 years ago

Decoding DeFi lending: Motivations, risks, and investor behaviours

Decentralised finance (DeFi) lending involves providing and receiving loans directly through blockchain and smart contracts, eliminating the need for traditional…

2 years ago

Heterogeneous effects of monetary tightening in response to energy price shocks

We assess the implications of two types of monetary policy responses: a ‘passive’ monetary policy response that keeps the real…

2 years ago

Three Strategies to Curb Artificial Intelligence’s Insatiable Energy Appetite

Training a single AI model can emit as much greenhouse gas as burning 300,000 pounds of coal, underscoring the need…

2 years ago

Three Ways Capital Markets Can Accelerate Climate Finance in Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific is central to global climate change efforts, but robust capital markets are needed to mobilize private…

2 years ago

Confronting the climate crisis: Water as a lever for climate action

We are fast approaching critical tipping points where climate impacts could become irreversible. How we manage the earth’s water has the potential…

2 years ago

The science of reading can help to turn around the reading crisis in low- and middle-income countries

Learning to read is the most important outcome of primary education. The ability to read allows an individual to acquire new…

2 years ago

Lessons on strengthening pensions and social insurance for sustainable development

In today\'s rapidly evolving world, robust pension systems and social insurance programs are vital for ensuring economic stability, financial inclusion,…

2 years ago

Working together to launch the world’s largest cohort in mobile phone data for policy

Working together. That was the main theme that resonated throughout a recent workshop to launch the 2024 Country Cohort of the Global…

2 years ago

How to Leverage Technology for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health

Innovative health technologies are enhancing mental health care and the management of noncommunicable diseases, particularly in low and middle-income countries.…

2 years ago