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Fostering Inclusion in Mexico

January 24, 2022

Mexico has long suffered from high poverty and social exclusion. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has likely exacerbated these problems, an increase in social program spending helped lessen the negative impact on employment, retail sales, and poverty.
How Taxes Can Support Growth and Reduce Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean

December 14, 2021

Public debt ratios in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increased by about 10 percentage points of GDP in 2020. With debt service costs rising, countries in the region are under pressure to cut public spending and/or raise taxes, even in the face of widespread needs to respond to the pandemic.
Algeria at a Crossroads

December 2, 2021

The Algerian economy is gradually recovering from the initial impact of the pandemic and last year’s oil price shocks.
Panama’s Story of Convergence

November 18, 2021

Convergence happens when the difference in incomes between richer and poorer economies narrows. We take a look at the experience of Latin America and in particular at Panama of such convergence.
Five Observations on Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency

November 16, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially launched the “eNaira”—a central bank digital currency (CBDC)—on October 25, 2021.
India’s Economy to Rebound as Pandemic Prompts Reforms

November 12, 2021

India’s economy is poised for a rebound after enduring a second wave of COVID-19 infections this year that further constricted activity and took a heavy toll on its people.
Mexico on the Rebound

November 8, 2021

The Mexican economy is rebounding from its deepest downturn in decades.
Dominica Develops Resilience

November 4, 2021

The island nation of Dominica, home to some of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking natural beauty, lies smack in the middle of Hurricane Alley.
Finland’s Green Building Revolution

November 2, 2021

With fires, landslides, and floods raging around the world, the climate crisis demands a sea change in how we live and consume.
Seven Charts that Show Sub-Saharan Africa at a Crucial Point

October 26, 2021

After an unparalleled contraction in 2020, sub-Saharan Africa is set to grow by 3.7 percent in 2021 and 3.8 percent in 2022.

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