Education and Skills
Prioritizing education: Why we should look to Sierra Leone and Rwanda
Sierra Leone and Rwanda see investing in education as key to their economic strategies. Many other countries are cutting education budgets to save money.
Global Cooperation
How can our perception of the world impact positive change?
The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements can be valid at the same time, writes Our World in Data's Max Roser.
Emerging Technologies
Cryptocurrency regulation is changing. Here's what you need to know
The World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium (DCGC) has published research and analysis of the macroeconomic impacts of cryptocurrency and fiat-backed stablecoins.
Geo-Economics and Politics
From stagflation to debt crises: What history tells us
The global economy faces slowing growth and rising inflation prompting concerns of a return to the stagflation and debt crises of the 1970s and 1980s.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Gig economy workers hit by high fuel prices and layoffs
In reaction to the tough new economic climate, gig workers across the globe have gone on strike in increasing numbers, calling for fuel allowances, minimum pay and benefits such as medica...
Global Cooperation
Explainer: Which countries have introduced a carbon tax?
Denmark has increased its corporate carbon tax to help reduce emissions. But some of the world’s biggest polluters are yet to follow its example.
Climate Action
Wildfire risk has increased, but we can still influence where and how fires strike
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of fire weather conditions around the world. Lowering GHG emissions is vital to reducing wildfire risk.
Global Cooperation
How is the war in Ukraine impacting the global supply chain?
The global supply chain continues to be hugely disrupted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine - but it's not the only factor influencing events, experts say.
Climate Action
Countries set to join carbon markets as the world demands a green economic transition
For decades, carbon markets have been seen as part of the solution to climate change. They have mostly been dominated by the private sector, but this will soon change.
Global Cooperation
G7 commits $5 billion to tackling global food insecurity
The United States will provide more than half the pledge, which will go towards improving food security and funding regional organisations.
Global Cooperation
Here's how governments should respond to the high global prices according to the IMF
The IMF advises governments to allow high global price pass-through on food, provided that the vulnerable are protected and food security is not at risk.
Economic Growth
Research from 44 countries shows levels of rising inflation across the world
Inflation has doubled in most advanced economies in the past two years, Pew Research Center analysis shows. It is surging in Turkey. Where is it falling?