The pandemic laid bare the fragility of global supply chains and the need to increase access to trade finance to spur economic Read More
State-owned enterprises can be important sources of revenue for building roads, bridges and other types of infrastructure.Read More
Governments in Asia and the Pacific are just beginning to examine how quantum computing can help in development projects.Read More
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Is there a trade-off between protecting investors and promoting entrepreneurial activity? Evidence from angel financing
The pandemic threatens to force more households into debt. Read More
The pandemic threatens to force more households into debt. Read More
Commercial financing of government-owned or controlled companies is crucial for their success but major reforms are needed before private investors will step Read More
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
