True True 1 1 12 10 True False False Load More Financial safety nets | December 2023 Global Financial Safety Net In a more shock-prone world, strengthening the financial safety net is more important than ever ANDREW STANLEY Artificial intelligence | December 2023 Harnessing AI for Global Good Maximizing the benefits of artificial intelligence and managing the risks will require innovative policies with global reach GITA GOPINATH Artificial intelligence | December 2023 The AI Awakening Generative AI has introduced tantalizing new possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. This issue is an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance. GITA BHATT Financial markets | Podcast Global Financial Stability Report- October 2023 Most economies have shown resilience through the steepest series of rate hikes in decades. But inflation remains stubbornly high in some countries, which is proving a challenge for global monetary policy going forward. FABIO NATALUCCI Development | Podcast Building Bridges to Strong Future Growth IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva kicked off the 2023 Annual Meetings in Marrakech with her customary curtain raiser speech from Cote d’Ivoire. It’s the first time since 1973 that the Annual Meetings are held in Africa and Georgieva says it’s an opportunity to pave the way to the next 50 years. KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA Economic growth | September 2023 The Arab World’s Economic Destiny This issue of Finance & Development explores how the Arab world can tap growth opportunities and rebuild its economic standing. GITA BHATT Population and demographics | September 2023 African Century A demographic transformation in Africa has the potential to alter the world order ANDREW STANLEY Protectionism | June 2023 World Trade Can Still Drive Prosperity But the international architecture must adapt to a fast-changing world KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA Trade policy | June 2023 Trade in Turmoil Despite geopolitical tensions, meaningful cooperation on trade remains possible. GITA BHATT Globalization | June 2023 Globalization’s Peak Trade plateaus and restrictions rise, marking a new era for globalization ANDREW STANLEY Load More See Also Magazine Archives Country Focus Blogs