Investing in city and state connections is critical to strengthening US foreign policy in the long term, for at least three reasons.
Sierra Leone and Rwanda see investing in education as key to their economic strategies. Many other countries are cutting education budgets to save money.
The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements can be valid at the same time, writes Our World in Data's Max Roser.
The World Economic Forum’s Digital Currency Governance Consortium (DCGC) has published research and analysis of the macroeconomic impacts of cryptocurrency and fiat-backed stablecoins.
The global economy faces slowing growth and rising inflation prompting concerns of a return to the stagflation and debt crises of the 1970s and 1980s.
In reaction to the tough new economic climate, gig workers across the globe have gone on strike in increasing numbers, calling for fuel allowances, minimum pay and benefits such as medica...
Denmark has increased its corporate carbon tax to help reduce emissions. But some of the world’s biggest polluters are yet to follow its example.
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of fire weather conditions around the world. Lowering GHG emissions is vital to reducing wildfire risk.
The global supply chain continues to be hugely disrupted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine - but it's not the only factor influencing events, experts say.
For decades, carbon markets have been seen as part of the solution to climate change. They have mostly been dominated by the private sector, but this will soon change.
The United States will provide more than half the pledge, which will go towards improving food security and funding regional organisations.
The IMF advises governments to allow high global price pass-through on food, provided that the vulnerable are protected and food security is not at risk.