Scaling Innovative Finance for Growth in the Horn of Africa
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 10, 2025(Blog )As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the opportunities ahead.
Data protection in development: Where are we headed?
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 06, 2025(News )Digitalization is reshaping economies worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and better access to public and private services.
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries.
Stories & Blogs World BankAug 01, 2024(Press release )More than 100 countries face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in the next few decades, according to a new World Bank study.
New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Highlights Best Practices to Support African Businesses.
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 16, 2024(Press release )The annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Africa confirms that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) weathered 2023 relatively well thanks to credible economic and social policy reforms.
5 ways that free trade can boost sustainable agriculture in Africa
Stories & Blogs World Economic ForumMay 21, 2024(Article )Africa could become the world's powerhouse, particularly with the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) seeking to remove trade barriers.
Rising Cyber Threats Pose Serious Concerns for Financial Stability
Stories & Blogs IMFApr 19, 2024(Blog Post )Greater digitalization and heightened geopolitical tensions imply that the risk of a cyberattack with systemic consequences has risen
World Must Prioritize Productivity Reforms to Revive Medium-term growth.
Stories & Blogs IMFApr 10, 2024(Blog Post )Without ambitious steps to enhance productivity, global growth is set to fall far below its historical average.
African Economies Projected to Grow by 3.4 % in 2024, But Faster and More Equitable Growth Needed to Reduce Poverty
Stories & Blogs World BankApr 08, 2024(Press Release )Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa.
ECA trains Mauritanian experts in collaboration with national tax authority
Stories & Blogs IMFOct 13, 2023(Story )The ECA Office for North Africa concluded in Nouakchott a capacity building workshop on double tax treaty models