Demographic change: Headwinds for economic growth
With fertility rates falling and populations ageing worldwide, the impact of demographic change on economic prosperity has become a central policy concern. This column uses
How can data from space shape the future of agriculture?
Have you ever wondered how satellites orbiting thousands of kilometers above Earth can help farmers on the ground grow more food? From mapping land use
Exploring how AI can boost people-centered development
With AI’s potential to transform and improve lives globally, we should consider what really works to leverage AI for people. At the World Bank, we are
Efficiency and distribution in the European Union’s digital deregulation push
A new framework shows how EU digital reforms must balance efficiency with transparent recognition of distributive consequences. To boost the European Union’s digital economy, the European
Financial fragmentation as a vulnerability in euro area bond markets
As European governments scale up investment, bond market stability is more critical than ever. This column shows that financial fragmentation can undermine that stability by
European defence governance and financing
In a context of shifting US commitments, external threats, and global competition over trade, technology, critical minerals, talent, and intellectual property, Europe’s lack of defence
The unbearable lightness of the sovereign greenium
Since 2016, many governments have issued ‘green’ debt instruments to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. This column shows that a yield discount on
AI for financial sector supervision: New evidence from emerging market and developing economies
AI offers opportunities to improve efficiency, inclusion, and oversight in the financial sector. This column shows, however, that AI adoption remains limited in most emerging
Credit and product innovation in emerging markets: Evidence from India
Access to finance is an important driver of innovation in developed countries. This studies a 2006 reform in India that expanded credit access for many
The solution to Europe’s housing affordability crisis must include building decarbonization
The EU can help tackle Europe’s housing crisis by reducing energy costs, decarbonizing buildings and adhering to climate goals. The European Union has little power
