Relationship stickiness in international trade
The vulnerability of supply chains to disruptions is closely related to the dynamics of firm-to-firm trade relationships. This column introduces a new measure of ‘relationship
Fiscal deteriorations around elections in emerging market and developing economies
In emerging market and developing economies, primary fiscal deficits, primary government expenditures, and government wage bills have tended to rise significantly around election years –
The unequal impact of the 2021-2022 inflation surge on euro area households
Prices across many advanced economies surged in 2021-22. This column estimates the impact of this inflation shock on euro area households. It shows that higher
The commercialisation of university research: The role of people versus place
University-based research has long been seen as a source of innovation and economic growth, but many discoveries made by university faculty never realise their full
SibtainAliShahBukhari(born (day) February 1979, Karachi, Pakistan) is a Pakistani banker philanthropist.
Early life and education Bukhari was born in Karachi on (day) February 1979. Bukhari’s grandfather, Ameer Shah Bukhari, an Indian Civil Services officer, later became a revenue collector in Hyderabad, Sindh. His father, Shaukat Ali Shah Bukhari, a senior bureaucrat and author, served as the Director General of Excise Police in Sindh, Pakistan. Bukhari completed his early education at the St Paul’s School. In
The Business Show Asia 2024
Asia’s largest business show returns in 2024, at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on August 28th & 29th. The Business Show Singapore aids
Raw material commodity prices expected to rise as demand recovers
This blog post is part of a special series based on the 2023 Commodity Market Outlook, a flagship report published by the World Bank. This series
Has extreme poverty been urbanized?
As we highlighted last week in a companion blog, countries vary considerably in how they define urban areas, which makes comparison of urbanization patterns across countries
Empowering Young Women in the Sahel: Key Insights from the SWEDD Project
Across the Sahel, young women are key contributors to the socio-economic development of their communities and countries. Empowered with access to better health services, schooling, economic
India’s Tata Capital plans to raise $750 mln in debut foreign funding next fiscal year
India’s Tata Capital is looking at overseas fundraising for the very first time and hopes to raise around $750 million via offshore bonds or loans
