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COVID-19
The impacts of COVID-19 around the world, as told by statistics
A new report offers statistical insights into the changes COVID-19 has wrought - but the pandemic poses its own problems for statisticians themselves.
COVID-19
Gita Gopinath on the Great Lockdown, and how has COVID changed our view of risk: this week's World Vs Virus podcast
The 'Great Lockdown' isn't a typical downturn and requires a different and bigger response, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says on this week's podcast.
Supply Chain and Transport
Here's how global supply chains will change after COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of modern supply chains. Here's what trade, investment and production will look like after the crisis.
COVID-19
How poor countries can deal with the economic shock of COVID-19
The world’s least developed countries can navigate the coronavirus crisis with appropriate support measures, policies, and coordinated global efforts.
COVID-19
Foreign investment is drying up thanks to COVID-19. But there may be a silver lining
Post-crisis winners will be governments that move quickly to attract foreign investors once economies reopen, rather than remain over-cautious.
COVID-19
This is why keeping global supply chains moving is key to overcoming COVID-19
Anabel González, from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, agues that international trade policies should be put in place to ensure emerging economies have access to afford...
Future of Food
A hot March and space helicopters: the stories you might have missed last week
With the ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic taking up most of the headlines, here are some of the stories that may have slipped down your news feed.
COVID-19
How digital investment can help the COVID-19 recovery
Foreign direct investment in the digital economy can help bring technology, know-how, jobs and growth to developing countries recovering from coronavirus.
COVID-19
How companies can build resilience against pandemics
Businesses must adapt to deal with the risk that global shocks such as COVID-19 pose to their supply chains.
COVID-19
Coronavirus could reduce world trade by up to a third, according to the WTO
The World Trade Organization has foretasted that the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, will have a more devastating effect on trade than 2008.
COVID-19
Supply chains have been upended. Here’s how to make them more resilient
Greater visibility is crucial to understanding the impact of disruption from shocks like the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19
What past disruptions can teach us about reviving supply chains after COVID-19
We can't afford to lock down. Trade decisions made now will shape whether we have diverse, cost-effective and accessible sources of supply in the future.
Gender Parity
How women in developing countries can harness e-commerce
E-commerce can be a force for giving women financial autonomy in lower-income countries. But the digital infrastructure to make this happen is not yet in place
COVID-19
Can herd immunity really protect us from coronavirus?
What is herd immunity, which is being discussed as a potential strategy to combat the coronavirus, COVID-19?
International Trade and Investment
This revolutionary shipping technique could boost developing countries' growth
Emissions from shipping are major contributors to climate change. However, new zero-emission shipping technology can help the environment and provide developing nations with a unique busi...