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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Article & News
Author: GECMagz
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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Data Blog
External debt of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) touched a record US$8.8 trillion in 2023, while debt servicing costs for LMICs also reached an all-time
December 10, 2024
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Accelerating the transition to a green economy is a necessity. This column argues that the green transition will create trade-offs for central banks. Phasing out
December 10, 2024
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Energy
The shift from fossil fuels to renewable technologies may render the global economy less oil-intensive and more metals-intensive. This column examines how metals supply shocks
December 9, 2024
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Banking
Incumbent banks often maintain an informational monopoly over their borrowers, making it difficult to switch to competing lenders or negotiate better terms. This column argues
December 9, 2024
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