What just happened at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings?
The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund held their annual Spring Meetings from 15-20 April in Washington DC. Here's what you need to know.
Kate Whiting
April 23, 2024
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World merchandise trade rebound, and other global trade stories to read this month
Top trade stories: Global trade to rebound in 2024; EU-US trade meeting takes place; Luxury good exports surpass agriculture in France.
Matthew Stephenson
April 23, 2024
The planet’s outlook is in our hands. Which future will we incentivize?
Governments spend $1.8 trillion on harmful subsidies - the Kunming-Montreal Framework targets phasing out $500 billion of these by 2030, advocating for biodiversity conservation.
Carlos Correa
April 22, 2024
Why it's time for 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics
With major powers and the United Nations unable to prevent or end many wars, maybe this is the moment for middle powers.
Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram
April 22, 2024
Why recycling metal is an opportunity too good to waste
Recycling energy-transition metals from battery, electric vehicles and renewable energy products offers abundant growth potential.
Nick Pickens and Julian Kettle
April 22, 2024
CEOs and CFOs, take note: The 3 pillars of successful GenAI adoption
Successful implementation of GenAI hinges on three main factors: financial value to the organization, availability of key data and impact on the workforce.
Kalin Anev Janse and José Parra Moyano
April 22, 2024
These sectors are top targets for cybercrime, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
Critical infrastructure is the main target of cybercriminals; Apple upgrades to quantum-proof encryption; Millions of telco customers affected by web leak.
Akshay Joshi
April 22, 2024
Earth Day 2024: These 4 innovators have big ideas for developing a sustainable plastics ecosystem
As the world marks Earth Day 2024, leaders of companies driving innovation in the plastics sector share their ideas on reducing plastic production and waste.
Simon Torkington
April 22, 2024
This Earth Day we consider the impact of climate change on human health
By highlighting how climate change impacts health this Earth Day we can look to safeguard people's wellbeing and preserve the beauty of life on Earth.
Shyam Bishen and Annika Green
April 22, 2024
The energy transition relies on renewable technologies that rely on critical minerals. Here's what we can learn about circularity from platinum group metals.
Margery Ryan and Anis Nassar
April 22, 2024
How can we bridge the gap between economic fact and economic sentiment? A new report sheds light
The Human Development Report considers why there is a gap between data showing improving economic conditions and negative perceptions about the economy.
Pedro Conceição
April 22, 2024
Also this week: a new report says the climate crisis could see the global economy facing a $38 trillion annual bill by 2050. #nature #climatechange #earthday
Johnny Wood
April 22, 2024
How impact valuation helps companies meet the latest sustainability reporting requirements
Impact valuation provides more comprehensive and clear methods for evaluating sustainability that will bring companies in line with new European laws and help transform their business.
Jochen A Berner and Beate Stuis
April 19, 2024
What to expect at the Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development
What to expect as 1,000 leaders gather in Riyadh to address enhanced economic growth, the energy transition and global cooperation.
Spencer Feingold and Gayle Markovitz
April 19, 2024