From COVID-19 and war in Ukraine to terrorist attacks on the Red Sea and climate-induced drought in the Panama Canal, global supply chains have been hit by an unprecedented barrage of shocks in the past four years. Mitigating the impact of these shocks is of utmost importance considering the harm they have inflicted on the […]
The blue economy holds significant potential to create jobs. Across Africa, the blue economy already generates nearly 50 million jobs. This figure will grow in the coming decades, reaching a projected 78 million jobs on the continent by 2063. In addition to creating employment in existing blue sectors, such as fisheries, maritime shipping, and coastal tourism, new sectors, such as […]
Crypto-assets’ markets have grown significantly over the last decade and their footprint and market structures have evolved rapidly. The recent launch of exchange-traded products in the United States has further boosted interest in crypto-assets, as prices resumed a rapid rise. In this context, institutional investors, including central banks, have been exploring exposures to crypto-assets and […]
In July 2024, a tragic road crash in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh captured headlines across India. A speeding double-decker bus crashed into the back of a milk tanker on the high-speed Agra-Lucknow expressway, killing 18. This disaster, while horrific, was not an isolated incident, and served as a stark reminder of the worsening […]
