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Gender gap for mobile access may widen with COVID-19

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Rising mobile phone use has helped advance multiple development goals

Many middle-income states face a fragile recovery

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The G20 summit pledged vaccine equity to help low-and-middle-income nations, but not broader economic commitments

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

FDI into clean energy risks crowding out needy sectors

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Global FDI rebounded to USD1.65tn in 2021, driven by strong flows to developing economies and especially to clean energy

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

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

The looming pensions crisis requires policy attention

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Straining pension systems, 25% of people in high-income nations will be aged 65 or more by 2040, twice the share in 2000

The pandemic has worsened global cooperation prospects

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Economic stagnation and employment or livelihood crises are most feared by executives surveyed worldwide