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Women’s labour participation is rising but unevenly

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INT

Beneath this short-term decline, however, lies a different long-term trend. Especially in developed economies, women’s workforce participation has steadily increased, partly due…

Reform deficit risks middle-income trap for Indonesia

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INDONESIA

Economic prospects.

South-east Asian economies risk 'middle income trap'

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Economic development in South-east Asia and the 'middle income trap'.

Rapid global urbanisation will test governments

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INTERNATIONAL

City fragility.

More money will boost World Bank's development role

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INTERNATIONAL

Spending the World Bank capital increase

BRICS, MINT manufacturing to face global divergences

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INTERNATIONAL

Manufacturing outlook in BRICS and MINT countries.

Developing economies will struggle to rebound solidly

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INTERNATIONAL

Although the Fund upgraded its forecast for global growth this year to 6%, the recovery is becoming more uneven. Decisions were taken on global corporate tax, extended debt relief…

Vaccine nationalism could prolong pandemic

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INT

Klugge is likely aiming to be optimistic. An effective COVID-19 vaccine is considered to be the only economically and humanely acceptable exit strategy for this pandemic…

US-China tariffs worsen ASEAN middle-income trap fears

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic impact of the US-China tariffs.

Digital divides impede 'edtech' in developing world

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INT

While access to schools has expanded in low- and middle-income countries in recent decades, learning outcomes have not seen a corresponding improvement. The onset of school…