The International Development Association (IDA)—the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries—recognizes that the private sector plays an essential role in lifting people out of poverty through ...

As we convene at the Landlocked Countries Private Sector Forum, it is imperative to reflect on the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for these nations in the coming decades, I am acutely aware ...

HEAD of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, has applauded President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent national address and policy announcements, describing them as a clear ...

Digital public infrastructure (DPI), a relatively new term that gained prominence during India’s G20 presidency, describes the network of digital building blocks that are needed to deliver public ...

China’s government is setting up a new bureau to shore up the private sector, the latest national-level measure aiming to help private businesses weather the economic downturn after the COVID-19 ...

The fifth Economic Update for Mauritania, released today by the World Bank, analyses recent economic developments, the outlook for 2022-24, and proposes policy actions to support Mauritania’s economic ...

Landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) face unique economic challenges due to their geographic isolation. With no direct access to seaports, LLDCs rely on neighboring countries for trade routes, ...

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Why Is Myanmar’s Military Bothering to Hold an Election? A nondescript guesthouse on the west side of Beijing, the Jingxi Hotel, serves as a secure venue for high-level meetings and events of the ...

Nigeria has long grappled with a persistent problem: the ambition of its private sector often outpaces the infrastructure available ...

Still in its infancy, the Columbia Area Development Partnership — or CADP — officially launched in July, yet we are finding ...