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  Book

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 : The Potential to Scale

   

  Andrews, Colin; de Montesquiou, Aude; Arevalo Sanchez, Ines; Dutta, Puja Vasudeva; Paul, Boban Varghese; Samaranayake, Sadna; Heisey, Janet; Clay, Timothy; Chaudhary, Sarang

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventio ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s p ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventions that support individuals, households, and communities so they can raise their incomes a ...

  Jan 19, 2021
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  Book

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 : The Potential to Scale

   

  Andrews, Colin; de Montesquiou, Aude; Arevalo Sanchez, Ines; Dutta, Puja Vasudeva; Paul, Boban Varghese; Samaranayake, Sadna; Heisey, Janet; Clay, Timothy; Chaudhary, Sarang

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventio ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s p ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventions that support individuals, households, and communities so they can raise their incomes a ...

  Jan 19, 2021
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  Book

  Global Economic Prospects, January 2021

   

  World Bank

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a prolonged period. Several risks cloud the outlook, including those related to the pandemic and to rapidly rising debt. The ...

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a pro ...

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a prolonged period. Several risks cloud the outlook, including those related to the pandemic and to rapidly rising debt. The pandemic has further diminished already-weak growth prospects for the next decade. Decisiv ...

  Jan 05, 2021
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  Speech

  Remarks at the One Planet Summit on Biodiversity

   

  Malpass, David

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in achieving their NDCs, helping them develop long-term strategies for low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, end their r ...

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in ach ...

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in achieving their NDCs, helping them develop long-term strategies for low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, end their reliance on coal, and address biodiversity loss. He highlighted on the announcement of an a ...

  Jan 11, 2021
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  Report

  Thailand Economic Monitor, January 2021 : Restoring Incomes, Recovering Jobs

   

  World Bank Group

  The Thailand Economic Monitor (TEM) reports on key developments in Thailand’s economy over the past six months, situates these changes in the context of global trends and Thailand’s longer-term economic trajectory, and updates Thailand’s economic and social ...

  The Thailand Economic Monitor (TEM) reports on key developments in Thailand’s economy over the past six months, situates these changes in the context of global t ...

  The Thailand Economic Monitor (TEM) reports on key developments in Thailand’s economy over the past six months, situates these changes in the context of global trends and Thailand’s longer-term economic trajectory, and updates Thailand’s economic and social welfare outlook. Each edition of the TEM also provides an in-depth examina ...

  Jan, 2021
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  Report

  From Recovery to Rebalancing : China’s Economy in 2021

   

  World Bank

  Following a collapse in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity in China has normalized faster than expected, aided by an effective pandemic-control strategy, strong policy support, and resilient exports. While swift, the recovery has been uneven, with domestic ...

  Following a collapse in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity in China has normalized faster than expected, aided by an effective pandemic-control strateg ...

  Following a collapse in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity in China has normalized faster than expected, aided by an effective pandemic-control strategy, strong policy support, and resilient exports. While swift, the recovery has been uneven, with domestic demand recovering more slowly than production and consumption mor ...

  Dec, 2020

• Journal Article

  The Globalization of Refugee Flows

   

  Devictor, Xavier; Do, Quy-Toan; Levchenko, Andrei A.

  This paper analyzes the spatial distribution of refugees over 1987–2017 and establishes several stylized facts about refugees today compared with past decades. Refugees still predominantly reside in developing countries neighboring their country of origin. However, compared to past decades, refugees today (i) travel lo ...

  This paper analyzes the spatial distribution of refugees over 1987–2017 and establishes several stylized facts about refugees today compared with past decades. Refugees still predominantly reside in d ...

  This paper analyzes the spatial distribution of refugees over 1987–2017 and establishes several stylized facts about refugees today compared with past decades. Refugees still predominantly reside in developing countries neighboring their country of origin. However, compared to past decades, refugees today (i) travel longer distances, (ii) are less likely to seek protection in a neighboring country, (iii) ar ...

  Jan 21, 2021
• Brief

  How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Advance Post-Secondary Learning in Emerging Markets

   

  Makala, Baloko; Schmitt, Maud; Caballero, Alejandro

  Tertiary and vocational learning is widely recognized as critical for all countries’ economic success. While progress has been made toward achieving the fourth United Nations’ (UN) sustainable development goal (SDG 4) by 2030 - ensure inclusive and equitable quality ...

  Tertiary and vocational learning is widely recognized as critical for all countries’ economic success. While progress has been made toward achieving the fourth U ...

  Tertiary and vocational learning is widely recognized as critical for all countries’ economic success. While progress has been made toward achieving the fourth United Nations’ (UN) sustainable development goal (SDG 4) by 2030 - ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning for all - a 2019 UN repor ...

  Jan, 2021
• Brief

  Private Credit in Emerging Markets

   

  Narayanaswamy, Meera; Miryugin, Fedor

  Summary of Note 98 : Private Credit in Emerging Markets. Private credit broadly refers to nonbank lending to firms. Since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009, private credit has grown considerably. Although the phenomenon of private credit is more predominant in ...

  Summary of Note 98 : Private Credit in Emerging Markets. Private credit broadly refers to nonbank lending to firms. Since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-200 ...

  Summary of Note 98 : Private Credit in Emerging Markets. Private credit broadly refers to nonbank lending to firms. Since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009, private credit has grown considerably. Although the phenomenon of private credit is more predominant in the United States and the United Kingdom, it is also a growing a ...

  Jan, 2021

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  Report

  Albania E-Commerce Diagnostic : Leveraging the Digital Trade Opportunity

   

  World Bank

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from internet marketing, 24-hour online shopping and remote transaction settlement to reach more customers. Buy ...

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from ...

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from internet marketing, 24-hour online shopping and remote transaction settlement to reach more customers. Buyers, including both consumers as well as businesses that source ...

  Dec, 2020
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  Report

  Indonesia Economic Prospects, December 2020 : Towards a Secure and Fast Recovery

   

  World Bank

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across sectors. Several labor market indicators are significantly weaker than before the crisis. The monetary ...

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across secto ...

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across sectors. Several labor market indicators are significantly weaker than before the crisis. The monetary response to the crisis has been strong but involves macro-financial risks ...

  Dec, 2020
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  Challenging Corruption in Asia : Case Studies and a Framework for Action

   

  Bhargava, Vinay; Bolongaita, Emil

  At the economic level, corruption is seen as a contributing factor to the East Asian financial crisis. The crisis focused people's attention on the staggering impact of corruption, particularly in Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand. The interlocking ...

  At the economic level, corruption is seen as a contributing factor to the East Asian financial crisis. The crisis focused people's attention on the staggering im ...

  At the economic level, corruption is seen as a contributing factor to the East Asian financial crisis. The crisis focused people's attention on the staggering impact of corruption, particularly in Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand. The interlocking relationship of business and government were previously viewed as part ...

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