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Africa
How to attract private finance to Africa’s development
Africa’s economic gains of the last two decades are in jeopardy due to COVID-19. But privately funded projects could provide a lifeline to its development.
Taxes
Corporate tax isn’t working – how can we fix it, globally?
Corporate tax payments will be key to post-pandemic recovery, but receipts must be shared fairly. Can the G7’s global minimum tax rate achieve this feat?
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.
COVID-19
What lies ahead for inflation and interest rates?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that current inflation rates sit around 4.2%, predominantly due to stimulus packages and furlough schemes.
Inequality
Building back broader: a new approach to fiscal and monetary policy
New report identifies three pathways for the transformation of fiscal and monetary policy which could foster a fairer, greener and more inclusive society.
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.
JRS2021
To protect jobs we have to protect people first
Values-driven small and growing businesses and social enterprises have demonstrated that they are central to the fabric of inclusion and resilience.
JRS2021
New economic measures are needed to avoid collapse of families during pandemic
Argentina's GDP dropped by 9.9% in 2020, not accounting for the costs of unpaid caregiving. This vital work is hidden but it's what holds society together.
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.
Blockchain
What is blockchain and what can it do?
Blockchain’s potential uses extend far beyond digital currencies, from food to photography and vaccines to patents.
Forests
How fiscal policy can help save forests
A report shows how fiscal reforms can positively influence forest conservation and ecosystem health as part of the climate and sustainable development policy mix.
SDG 01: No Poverty
How can cities survive COVID-19? Focus on competitiveness
Cities are experiencing around 15 to 25% less revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what competitive cities are doing to weather the crisis.
Public Finance and Social Protection
A Californian city gave people $500 a month - no strings attached. Here's what happened
Universal basic income is a polarizing issue, yet this US experiment is delivering some surprising and positive results.
United Kingdom
Taking early action is key to preventing homelessness, according to this Scottish report
Public organizations need to work together at least six months before someone is likely to lose their home, a report from homelessness charity Crisis finds.