This blog post is part of a special series based on the October 2024 Commodity Markets Outlook, a flagship report published by the World Bank. This
December 20, 2024
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Article & News
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The record-breaking forest fires ravaging South America in recent months are a stark reminder of the global climate crisis. With its peak fire season starting in
December 20, 2024
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Finance
Can removing names from loan applications help to reduce racial discrimination in lending? Our recent research suggests that it can. Analyzing a unique experiment at a
December 20, 2024
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As climate-related disasters become increasingly frequent and destructive, one might expect first-hand experience of these events to bring consensus on the urgency of addressing climate
December 16, 2024
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Banking
Negative economic shocks can cause waves of investor pessimism about the resilience of banks, which in turn generate additional adverse macroeconomic effects. This column introduces
December 16, 2024
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They say that storms test not just resilience but readiness—and that’s exactly what we’re facing in Eastern and Southern Africa. Climate challenges like floods, droughts,
December 16, 2024
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Development
December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, offers an ideal moment to reflect on the progress towards more equitable education systems for all
December 16, 2024
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Over the past couple decades, data collection efforts on women’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) have improved immensely due to the inclusion of the
December 12, 2024
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The world’s largest economies are intensifying their efforts to address the existential threat of climate change through green subsidies, carbon pricing, and regulation. These initiatives
December 12, 2024
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Delegates at COP16 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh have been working to tackle the critical challenge of preserving soil health while feeding
December 12, 2024
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