Countries with better information and communication technology, particularly internet access, were able to do more activities online during the pandemic, which cushioned Read More
The pandemic has worsened inequality on many fronts. Pro-active macroeconomic policy combined with labor retraining programs and increased social protection are needed. Read More
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Urgent reforms needed to boost growth and prevent another Lost Decade in Latin America and the Caribbean
The scars from the COVID-19 crisis will take years to fade if countries in Latin America and the Caribbean don’t take Read More
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Strong Rebound in 2021 Boosts Economies in Emerging Europe and Central Asia
A competitive business environment is key to resilient, sustainable long-term growth A surprisingly strong rebound in the first half of this year Read More
The East Asia and Pacific region’s recovery has been undermined by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, prolonging the distress Read More
COVID-19 has reinforced traditional vaccine production patterns, but the global vaccine trade has changed considerably. Perhaps surprisingly, little is known about the Read More
Contractual savings institutions, such as mutual funds, pensions, and insurance companies, can drive investments that offer financial returns while creating social and Read More
Sub-Saharan Africa is set to emerge from the 2020 recession sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic with growth expected to expand by 3.3 percent in 2021. Read More
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The post-COVID-19 recovery: What challenges and roadmap for the banking industry?
Jordi Gual discusses the regulatory response to the Covid-19 crisis and the impending challenge of how to handle the impact on the Read More
Negative rate cuts are not that different from ‘standard’ rate cuts. Like them, they reduce banks’ margins, but this effect does not Read More
