Organismos Internacionales
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World Development Report 2025: Standards for Development
In the World Development Overview Report 2025: Standards for Development, the World Bank examines how standards (rules that define product quality, safety, interoperability, and processes) shape economic development. The report…
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Restoring the voices that transformed American history and democracy
Historical Truth and Democracy Understanding First, understanding American identity requires acknowledging both freedom and oppression. Learning about slavery, disenfranchisement, and Indigenous displacement reveals the foundations shaping democratic institutions and national…
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Confronting and addressing rising energy bills linked to data centers
Rising Electricity Costs Electricity prices are increasing faster than overall inflation, creating financial pressure on households and contributing to higher rates of service disconnections and energy insecurity. Growing Energy Demand…
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The Debt-Inequality Cycle
In the article “The Debt-Inequality Cycle,” published in Finance & Development, economist Atif Mian examines the relationship between rising economic inequality and the accumulation of debt in modern economies. The…
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The New Face of African Debt
Shifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risks In the article “The New Face of African Debt,” published in Finance & Development by the International Monetary Fund,…
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What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?
Current Status of Iran’s Nuclear Program First, Iran does not currently possess a nuclear weapon, although it maintains extensive nuclear infrastructure and technical knowledge that could allow weapons development if…
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Reforma de la OMC: Avances estratégicos hacia la CM14 en Camerún
Ante el complejo panorama geopolítico actual, la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) intensifica sus gestiones de cara a una cumbre que definirá su futuro. El pasado 5 de marzo, los…
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Promoting the Development of the Semiconductor Ecosystem in Mexico
1. Strategic Context and Mexico’s Position The OECD report situates semiconductors as the backbone of modern digital and electronic technologies, highlighting increasing global concern over value chain concentration and vulnerability…
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AI Usage Data and the Future of Work
From predictions to practice: What AI usage data reveals about the future of work The recent World Bank blog post analyzing AI usage data from Anthropic marks a shift from…
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OECD Economic Surveys: Mexico 2026
Mexico is currently navigating a period of moderated growth and significant fiscal transition.
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Global Value Chains in 2025
Resilience, Re-Globalization and Emerging Policy Tensions The latest WTO data blog on Global Value Chains (GVCs), based on the Global Value Chain Development Report 2025, challenges narratives of deglobalization. Despite…
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Building together: Why co-financing matters more than ever
Co-financing is becoming increasingly important as the world faces overlapping global challenges like climate change, economic recovery and persistent poverty. Traditional sources of development finance are no longer sufficient on…
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What works for work: High-impact employment solutions
Many countries are struggling with unemployment, underemployment and job insecurity, especially among young people and women. Traditional approaches to creating jobs are no longer enough on their own, and policymakers…
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Building Drought Resilience Across Southern Africa: A Regional Imperative
Southern Africa stands on the front line of the climate crisis. Drought is no longer an occasional shock, it is becoming a defining feature of the region’s future. These droughts…
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Hope on the front lines: What we saw during our return to Sudan
After years of crisis and conflict in Sudan, recent visits to communities on the front lines reveal both immense suffering and surprising resilience among ordinary people. Despite widespread destruction of…
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Educators shaping futures: What we know, still need to learn, and can do
Global education leaders recently met in Addis Ababa to focus on a central challenge: how to prepare and support teachers so that every child can learn effectively. Educators, policymakers and…
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5 days in Indonesia: How people, not pipes, keep water flowing
Across Indonesia, access to safe and reliable water depends less on pipes and infrastructure and more on the resilience and adaptive capacity of the people who manage, distribute, and safeguard…
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A drier future? Strengthening drought resilience in Latin America
Drought in Latin America is exposing structural weaknesses that long predate climate change. Water scarcity is colliding with inequality, fragile institutions, informal labor markets, and uneven infrastructure investment. The result…
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Morocco to fuel global shipping’s energy transition
Morocco is positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to cleaner energy for shipping, a sector long reliant on heavy fuels that drive pollution and climate change.…
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How AI and machine learning can predict and explain social risks for more effective development operations
AI and machine learning are transforming how development agencies understand and respond to social risks. By analyzing large and complex datasets, these technologies can detect patterns and trends that humans…
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Adaptation for utility transformation: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, water utilities sit at the center of a quiet but consequential crisis. Climate change is intensifying droughts and floods, cities are expanding rapidly, and…
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Youth leading the future of health in Africa: Conversation with Manuel Ntumba
Young people in Africa are emerging as powerful agents of change in the health sector, using innovation, leadership and community engagement to tackle some of the continent’s toughest health challenges.…
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The hidden cost of water in Europe and Central Asia
Across Europe and Central Asia, water may appear readily available, but the full cost of providing safe, reliable water and sanitation services is often hidden from view. Aging infrastructure, underinvestment,…
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From AI to Human Capital: Last Week’s Conversations
World Bank Group | February 20, 2026 The intersection between Human Capital and AI was at the center of two high-level conversations hosted by the World Bank Group on February…
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Monetary Policy: Navigating Deflationary Risks in the People’s Republic of China
The PBOC’s Balancing Act In 2026, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) faces the difficult task of stimulating growth without triggering financial instability or long-term debt bubbles. With inflation hovering…
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Demographic Headwinds: Labor Decline in the People’s Republic of China
Managing the Long-term Workforce Shrinkage The IMF’s 2026 assessment underscores that the People’s Republic of China’s working-age population is shrinking at an accelerating rate due to decades of low birth…
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State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Reform in the People’s Republic of China
Overview: The Dual Role of the State in the Economy The 2026 report revisits the long-standing debate over the efficiency and role of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) within the People’s Republic…
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China Article IV Consultation 2025
IMF Assessment of Macroeconomic Stability and Reform Priorities The China Article IV Consultation released by the International Monetary Fund provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s macroeconomic outlook at a…
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Fiscal Reform: Strengthening the People’s Republic of China’s Revenue and Social Safety Nets
The Need for Modernized Public Finance The 2026 IMF report emphasizes that the People’s Republic of China’s fiscal system requires a fundamental overhaul to support its transition to a consumption-led…
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The Global Jobs Gap: Three Pillars to Employ 1.2 Billion New Workers
A Looming Demographic and Social Crisis In a 2026 policy brief, the World Bank addresses a staggering imbalance: over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies will…