Natural hazards, often exacerbated by climate change, are among the leading causes of power service disruptions worldwide. These are increasingly impacting utilities’ planning and operations. Countries like Colombia, Kenya, Mozambique, Pakistan, Turkey, and the United States have all faced severe disruptions in recent years. The impact on power systems is multifaceted: heat waves can damage […]
The World Bank’s beverage price index increased by 18 percent in December, following surges in coffee and cocoa prices amid renewed supply concerns. The index, which declined by 6 percent in the third quarter of 2024 (q/q), remains approximately 91 percent higher than its level a year ago. Following a 58 percent increase in 2024, […]
Trade wars, industrial policy, and myriad other supply chain disruptions have fast become the ‘new normal’. Yet, given the highly opaque and complex nature of production processes, knowing how to navigate this rise of deglobalisation is a daunting task. This column introduces a tool that harnesses the power of frontier AI tools to recover input–output […]