As countries consider how they will invest in essential improvements to their defenses against future health threats, we propose a three-layer investment framework approach for the most effective use of their resources.
The International Finance Corporation identifies how shortfalls in African firms' adoption and use of digital technologies prevent them from realizing their... Læs mere
Services will be central to the transition of East Asia and Pacific to a high-income region. This report argues that deeper reforms could unleash a virtuous cycle of increasing economic opportunity and enhanced human capacity that would power development in the region.
Competition is a core element of economic growth, but empirical evidence on how competition affects productivity in the Latin... Læs mere
Transforming the economic lives of people in extreme poverty and vulnerability is a persistent challenge and drives economic inclusion... Læs mere
Highlights structural differences in public spending policies between emerging markets and industrialized... Læs mere
A World Bank Group project which measures the laws and regulations restricting women's economic opportunities. WBL informs research and policy discussions about the state... Læs mere
Offers practical guidance for policymakers to address existing challenges to adolescent girls' empowerment and set them on a pathway to economic success.
A World Bank Group Flagship Report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing economies.
Discusses how African countries can take advantage of digital interoperability, remote sensing, and connectivity to reduce urban informality and improve the functioning of land and mortgage markets.
Presents a comprehensive examination of care for older adults in diverse economic and geographical contexts through a collection of country and regional case studies.