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COVID-19
How to back an inclusive post-COVID recovery
Impact investing and philanthropic capital can and should work together to channel financial resources into building a more resilient post-Covid world.
Development Finance
In emerging markets, patience is a virtue in the race to net zero
Infrastructure projects in emerging and frontier markets are seldom financially viable on their own – which is where 'patient capital' comes in.
Sustainable Development
How this island in the Philippines is tackling COVID-19
The World Bank's Mindanao Trust Fund-Reconstruction and Development Project delivers support to some of the poorest areas of Mindanao, in the Philippines.
Development Finance
ESG: How can we improve sustainable finance?
Sustainable finance is the practice of taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into account when making investment decisions.
Financial and Monetary Systems
130 countries back global minimum corporate tax of 15%
130 countries, representing 90% of global GDP, have backed plans to introduce a minimum global corporate tax rate, in talks hosted by the OECD.
Decarbonizing Energy
5 ways to boost renewable energy investment in developing economies
In developing countries, net zero will require huge amounts of renewable energy investment. Here are 5 ways policy-makers can smooth the way for this much-needed finance.
Development Finance
Crowdfunding raises over $34 billion a year. Here are four things you may not know about it.
The term crowdfunding was coined in 2006 but having a large number of people contribute to a cause has occurred throughout human history.
International Trade and Investment
G7 countries to back minimum global corporate tax and support economy
G7 finance ministers will vow to support their economies as they emerge from the pandemic and reach an 'ambitious' deal on a minimum global corporate tax, a draft communique reveals.
Africa
Funding for Africa's startups is at a record high - this is where it's going
A new report by AfricArena predicts that venture capital funding for African startups will reach a record of $2.25 billion and $2.8 billion this year.
United States
Are we witnessing the decline of the dollar's global significance? Here’s what the foreign exchange reserves tell us
The share of US dollar reserves held by central banks fell to its lowest level in 25 years - partly due to the declining role of the US dollar in the global economy.
COVID-19
IMF: This is the impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate
Demand for traditional office and retail space has dropped in the COVID-19 pandemic. This could threaten financial stability, says the IMF, but policy can help.
Biodiversity
How rescheduling debt for climate and nature goals could unlock a sustainable recovery
Attention is turning away from old-style 'debt-for-nature swaps' to new instruments like 'nature performance bonds' that could help achieve climate goals.
Humanitarian Action
How improved data could boost humanitarian investment
Research shows that better data could help unlock the finance to meet spiking need and bridge a multi-billion-dollar gap in humanitarian aid.
Africa
Okonjo-Iweala becoming WTO head is ground-breaking for all women
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization. Economist Dr Monica Orisadare discusses her achievement.
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.