Economic development policy encompasses a range of strategies and instruments designed to foster sustainable growth, reduce inequality, and build resilience in the face of global uncertainties. Modern ...

International trade has long been recognised as a pivotal engine of economic development by facilitating the global exchange of goods, services and ideas. The expansion of international markets not ...

The World Bank, in collaboration with George Washington University (GWU) and the University of Virginia (UVA), will host the 2nd World Bank-GWU-UVA Conference on “The Economics of Sustainable ...

Jobs are the easy part. It’s worth remembering every time a politician talks about “jobs created” by his or her economic program. They’re missing the point. True economic growth is an effect of the ...

Research unveils the true economic value of ecosystems, highlighting their importance in biodiversity preservation and ...

Nature-based tourism can help countries achieve their development goals while promoting biodiversity conservation. In destinations with rich natural assets but limited economic opportunities, ...

We’ve heard from local officials that converting 500+ acres of Enterprise South Nature Park into industrial land is necessary for job growth. But when you look at the actual economics, a very ... more ...