At COP29 in Baku, I was asked to imagine a 2050 where we all lived on a sustainable and resilient planet. I was also asked
December 20, 2024
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Article & News
Author: GECMagz
This blog is part of “AI for Data, Data for AI”, a series aiming to unwrap, explain and foster the intersection of artificial intelligence and data.
December 20, 2024
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Trade has fueled economic growth in Central Asia, despite geographic challenges. Goods from Central Asia, without seaports, must go the extra mile to reach their
December 20, 2024
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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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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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