The COVID-19 crisis brought a significant increase in government and multilateral investments in public health in Africa. If leveraged appropriately, these funds could substantially boost Africa’s capacity to respond to future health emergencies, endemic diseases, and pandemics. Read More Here
Misguided policies in China and Europe have compounded the effects of supply-chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine, thus putting an end to the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Here
The 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have dimmed China’s economic prospects while brightening India’s. But, to minimize their risks and maximize their opportunities, both countries will need to reassess their current domestic policies and governance. Read More Here
Global growth is expected to slump from 5.7 percent in 2021 to 2.9 percent in 2022— significantly lower than 4.1 percent that was anticipated in January. It is expected to hover around that pace over 2023-24, as the war in Ukraine disrupts activity, investment, and trade in the near term, pent-up demand fades, and fiscal […]
Economists miscalculated the disruptions of the global financial crisis and the pandemic—and need to build better models. Read More Here
After a pause in popular protest during the first year of the pandemic, people are returning to the streets. This year, large and long-running anti-government demonstrations have occurred in some advanced economies where unrest is relatively rare, such as Canada and New Zealand. Read More Here
With fiscal policy having gained fresh prominence, governments must carefully calibrate their policies in the pandemic’s aftermath. Read More Here
When Yoon Seok-youl takes office, he’ll have fewer administrative measures in place to deal with a pandemic that continues to rage. Read More Here
Since the start of the global pandemic, we’ve been navigating through tumultuous waters, and this year is expected to be as unpredictable as ever. In the latest annual edition of the Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), it was found that a majority of global leaders feel worried or concerned about the outlook of the world, […]
The continuing global recovery faces multiple challenges as the pandemic enters its third year. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has led to renewed mobility restrictions in many countries and increased labor shortages. Supply disruptions still weigh on activity and are contributing to higher inflation, adding to pressures from strong demand and elevated food […]
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