Trade and Development Chart: Exports to developing economies drive rich-country employment growth
As global trade expands, so does the number of workers in high-income countries whose jobs are tied to exports. More of that growth is generated by
Africa’s path to claiming the 21st century runs through its cities
In their recent blog Can Africa Claim the 21st Century?, Andrew Dabalen and Chorching Goh rightly highlight Africa’s moment of opportunity: a convergence of global attention,
Stanley Fischer and the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics: A tribute
Stanley Fischer, the World Bank’s chief economist from January 1988 to August 1990, passed away on May 31, 2025. Stan Fischer’s immense professional contributions to
Bias in, bias out: How to strengthen evidence aggregation
In a world saturated with research and policy recommendations, it’s more important than ever to synthesize evidence well. A single study in a single setting
Will electric vehicles create jobs in South Asia?
As the global shift toward electric mobility gains momentum, countries are making bold bets on electric vehicles (EVs) to meet their climate goals, reduce fuel
Beyond fragmentation: Building self-reliance in a shifting aid landscape
The global development landscape is undergoing seismic shifts. Foreign aid, a critical lifeline for billions, is shrinking, after becoming fragmented at an alarming rate over the
From open data to AI-ready data: Building the foundations for responsible AI in development
The production and use of development data have undergone significant transformation over the past two decades. The shift from paper-based records to digital formats has
Beyond fragmentation: Building self-reliance in a shifting aid landscape
The global development landscape is undergoing seismic shifts. Foreign aid, a critical lifeline for billions, is shrinking, after becoming fragmented at an alarming rate over the
Will electric vehicles create jobs in South Asia?
As the global shift toward electric mobility gains momentum, countries are making bold bets on electric vehicles (EVs) to meet their climate goals, reduce fuel
Africa’s path to claiming the 21st century runs through its cities
In their recent blog Can Africa Claim the 21st Century?, Andrew Dabalen and Chorching Goh rightly highlight Africa’s moment of opportunity: a convergence of global attention,
