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Domestic Manufacturing Is Essential to India’s Green Energy TransitionDeveloping domestic manufacturing may be a long-term solution for addressing both climate change and poverty in India.
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The Rise and Fall of the BRIAmidst accusations of “debt-trap diplomacy,” Chinese companies seek more overseas direct investment opportunities and fewer foreign contracted projects as Xi’s flagship initiative is stymied by poor risk management.
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A Conversation With David MalpassWorld Bank President David Malpass discusses the overlapping challenges facing developing countries and opportunities for action.
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Prospects and Consequences of China’s Economic SlowdownPanelists discuss the cost of China’s zero-COVID policy, the country’s dwindling economic growth, and the consequences of China’s economic slowdown at home and on its international economic relations.
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Haiti’s Troubled Path to DevelopmentHobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters, the former French colony has long suffered from underdevelopment.
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Is Western Policy on Migration Holding Africa Back?More than a generous immigration policy, Africa desperately needs help holding on to its precious human capital.
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How to Boost Microfinance in the United StatesThere is a market for microfinance in the United States but a change in regulatory framework is needed for the sector to thrive.
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Global Growth Tracker: World Economies by GDPThis tracker charts the economic growth performance through time of ninety-one countries around the globe.
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Mozambique’s Reversal of FortuneMozambique is at a moment of peak international leverage, but faces significant domestic challenges.
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What’s Next for the WTO?In the wake of President Trump’s combative approach to trade, and with major negotiations stalled, the future of global trade rules is in doubt.
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China’s Growing Influence in Latin AmericaOver the past two decades, China has developed close economic and security ties with many Latin American countries, including Brazil and Venezuela. But Beijing’s growing sway in the region has raised concerns in Washington and beyond.
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AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade ProgramU.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa has declined in recent years, prompting analysts to question the effectiveness of a preferential trade program for the region.
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The Economics of Hosting the Olympic GamesThe costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed, while the economic benefits are far from clear. This has led to fewer states interested in playing host and a search for options to lighten the burdens of staging the big event.
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Nigeria's President Buhari Argues "Africa's Fight Against Terror is the World's Fight"In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari highlighted the importance of development in curbing terrorism, a welcome departure from conversations focusing singularly on military might.