Reinforced regional integration fosters inclusive growth and human development
Despite years of regional integration efforts, African countries trade more with Europe and Asia than with each other. This column estimates the gap between the
Why households save and work: The role of risks, bequest motives, and family dynamics
Household saving and labour supply are shaped by many risks – wages, marriage, health, longevity – as well as bequest motives. This column develops a
The hidden toll of Sunday store closures: New evidence from GPS data
Sunday morning store closures impose significant costs on consumers, but supporters of such ‘blue laws’ argue these rules protect workers, family life, and small retailers.
How AI chatbots can improve voter information
Citizens need clear, accessible information to make informed decisions, but today’s digital landscape can be overwhelming. This column tests whether an AI chatbot can ease
Turkey sees inflation at 28.5% in 2025 with single digits by 2027, programme says
GDP growth seen at 3.3% in 2025. Turkey’s medium-term economic programme forecasts inflation to hit 28.5% in 2025 and 16% in 2026, before reaching single
Oil heads for weekly loss as higher supply expected
For the week, Brent is down 2.2% and WTI down 1.3%. Oil extended its decline into a third session on Friday, heading for a weekly
Dollar firm as geopolitics heat up; investors await US inflation data
The data did not offer much insight into job creation since March, leaving U.S. rate expectations unchanged for now. The dollar held steady on Wednesday
Gold hovers near record high ahead of US inflation data
ANZ Group raised its year-end gold price forecast on Wednesday to $3,800 per ounce and expects prices to peak near $4,000 by next June. Gold
Can AI give small scale producers the right advice?
The World Bank has long recognized the critical importance of agricultural extension services – ranging from training and data to technology transfer – which make
No, pollution is not an inevitable byproduct of development
Last year, Nairobi hosted the IDA Summit for Africa, as torrential rains triggered by El Niño phenomenon flooded the city. In recent years, East Africa has seen
