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Severe drought spells economic woes for Zambia

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ZAMBIA

The prolonged dry period is having a serious economic impact, as Zambia relies heavily on hydropower to generate electricity and has been forced to implement power cuts for…

Tougher times for New Zealand farmers are ahead

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NEW ZEALAND

The impact on New Zealand's farmers of changing environmental policies.

War in Ukraine will deepen poverty in Central Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Central-East European (CEE) economies grow faster than most in good times but are more vulnerable in bad times, lacking the political and financial capital and competences to…

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Myanmar conflict will be protracted

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MYANMAR

Attacks by anti-junta People's Defence Forces (PDFs), which operate largely autonomously from each other, are taking an increasing toll on the army. Western powers are ramping up…

Fintech will transform South-east Asian microfinance

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

This has put immense strain on these organisations, as well as exposing more borrowers to debt. Meanwhile, the region’s MFIs are coming under growing pressure to embrace new ways…

Afghan economy is unmanageable despite fiscal gains

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AFGHANISTAN

Meanwhile, the government is struggling to mitigate economic collapse. Nearly half the population is close to hunger, although international aid has helped prevent a worse…

US foreign worker restrictions unlikely to be eased

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UNITED STATES

US recruitment of foreign labour.

Hurricane fallout to compound Central America poverty

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama were also affected, as were the Colombian islands of San Andres and Providencia, the latter reporting damage to 98% of its infrastructure. The crisis…

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.