The developed countries should stop their nonsense and get their acts together. COP29, the United Nations climate change conference taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, will be assessed by many based on ...

Each year, more than $13 trillion in public procurement contracts are awarded worldwide. In low-income countries, these contracts make up a substantial portion of the economy. But research suggests ...

TWENTY-FIVE years ago your correspondent hired a cellphone in Congo. Each day, it cost what a typical local made in several months. The handset was as heavy as a half-brick and only somewhat more ...

Since the first industrial revolution in the 18th century, technological innovation has driven human prosperity – though unequally. Nations with physical infrastructure, such as factories, steam ...

In this article, we take a look at the 30 least developed countries and their characteristics. If you would like to skip our detailed analysis of the world’s least-developed countries, you can ...

According to the OECD, there are only 37 countries belonging to the developed countries list. In contrast, there are 152 developing countries. At least, that’s the number according to the definition ...

The global financial position has remained stable since the April 2024 world economic outlook update from the IMF. According to the IMF July 2024 update, global economic growth is expected to be at ...

Developing countries face significant challenges in achieving their primary goals of poverty alleviation, reducing unemployment, and minimizing inequality. It’s shocking that “GREEN” policymakers are ...

Rising volatility is reflected in the fears of executives in different countries around the world. In the developed world, economic downturn is the most commonly cited fear. In contrast with the ...

It is my pleasure to be here with you and participate in this important discussion on catalyzing finance and investment for the achievement of SDG 7. The least developed countries, landlocked ...