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Development Finance
These are the countries where cryptocurrency use is most common
Research by Statista shows that Nigerians are most likely to use cryptocurrency, with 32% last year saying they owned or used it.
Public Finance and Social Protection
This chart shows how preferred methods of payment differ around the world
One of the biggest reasons for people preferring cash in developing countries is not having a bank account and thus no bank card.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Helping small businesses build financial resilience
COVID-19 is hitting small businesses in the world's poorest countries hard. Governments can help by using aid funding to attract private investment.
Climate Change
U.N. chief calls for more climate finance for poor nations as 2020 goal slips
In 2009, wealthy governments agreed to increase climate finance for vulnerable countries to $100 billion annually by 2020, however, this figure has yet to be met.
Financial and Monetary Systems
This chart shows how debt-to-GDP is rising around the world
Falling revenues combined with costly pandemic relief measures have increased global debt by $20 trillion since the third quarter of 2019.
Emerging Technologies
Global COVID-19 data tracks FinTech's progress through uncharted waters
From increased regulatory measures to inherent nimbleness, COVID-19 has benefitted FinTechs and now we have some good data to prove it.
Humanitarian Action
Humanitarian and resilience investing in the COVID-19 era
Private investment can prevent fragile situations from spiralling into crisis and pave the road towards a sustainable economic recovery.
Public Finance and Social Protection
5 types of fintech startups that can drive financial inclusion
Fintech startups are offering new, innovative services to increase financial inclusion.
COVID-19
How public sector accounting can help in the COVID-19 recovery
Proper asset management and accrual accounting would contribute to economic growth, generate cash flows for the public budget, and lower net operating costs.
Education and Skills
How income-sharing agreements can improve access to education
Current philanthropic, government and bank instruments are not sufficient to remove the financial barrier that hinders equal access to education for all.
COVID-19
How impact finance can alleviate COVID-19's economic symptoms
The private sector is facing unprecedented difficulties in accessing finance at a time when it is sorely needed. Could impact finance provide the answer?
Development Finance
How are the Forum and partners shaping the future of financial and monetary systems?
Financial and Monetary Systems
The Euro: A transfer union from the start
This column argues that the Euro has been a transfer union since its inception - with implict flows from the periphery to the core.
Cities and Urbanization
Why greening our cities is key to unlocking $29 trillion worth of investment
By 2030, 60% of the world's population will live in cities. The urban expansion that will accompany this change is a huge opportunity for sustainable development - and for the private inv...
Financial and Monetary Systems
The hierarchy of financial policies
Governments have four policy areas relating to the financial sector: fiscal, monetary, microprudential, and macroprudential. Each area is run by a government authority, of which more than...