Shifting gears: how the private sector can be an engine of growth in MENA
The global economy is facing heightened uncertainty, clouding economic forecasts. In our recently launched April 2025 Middle East and North Africa Economic Update , we report that
Going bigger, faster, together: Unlocking Eastern and Southern Africa’s digital future
Imagine getting to work on a program that will bring internet access and digitally enabled services to 180 million people. Opportunities like these illustrate the
Weathering the storm: The role of adaptation in mitigating the economic impact of floods
Floods are the costliest type of natural disaster in Europe, but little is known about whether adaptation investments such as flood defences can shield the
Who supplies and demands safe assets – and why it matters
21 Apr 2025 Safe assets are the building blocks of modern financial markets. This column examines the sectoral dynamics of safe assets across advanced economies
