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Many countries have more fiscal scope than they think

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INT

The OECD economic outlook highlights many countries that could increase public spending without endangering stability

Rising debt will expose Africa to interest rate shocks

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AFRICA

Debt has risen to dangerous proportions; costlier payments will constrain indebted countries as monetary policy tightens

COVID-19 gains pace despite Latin America lockdowns

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America has over 7 million cases and 270,000 deaths, up from 2 million and 100,000 at end-June

Member state differences to hamper EU migrant response

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EUROPE

EU states' diversity and unwillingness to cooperate conflicts with the right to free travel

Climate views augur tough debates in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Public attitudes on climate-related matters vary across the region

US monetary tightening will hit emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

As the Fed gets ready to raise rates, higher borrowing costs and a stronger dollar will weigh on global debt management

Positive trends will boost Moroccan economy

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MOROCCO

Economic prospects are looking up for Morocco, but the country has a long way to go

COVID-19 spread halts developing nations' GDP catch-up

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INTERNATIONAL

Amid fears of another COVID-19 wave in high-income nations, developing nations are struggling to control the first wave

Pandemic deepens impact of global technological gaps

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INT

Although internet use is rising, serious access gaps persist across regions, gender and ethnic groups