Paris 2024 boosted both the economy and interest in sport during the Olympics – but now it must deliver long-term health benefits.
The public and private sector must collaborate on initiatives to raise general levels of physical activity.
Increased…
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3 science-based frameworks that explain planetary system disruptions and the pathways for action
Understanding the state and interactions of Earth’s natural systems and their implications on global economies and societies is critical for responding appropriately and credibly to the risks we face.
Earth system tipping points are geographically l…
About 2.5 billion people lack internet access: How connectivity can unlock their potential
More than 2.5 billion people globally still lack internet access.
In the least developed economies, a 10% increase in school connectivity can increase GDP per capita by 1.1%.
To spread the benefits of digital inclusion, the Edison Alliance aimed to…
How vulnerable is the global economy? Here’s what chief economists are saying
Amid persistent vulnerabilities, the global economy appears to be stabilizing, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.
A majority of the chief economists surveyed expect global economic conditions to remain unchanged over the next year.
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Global debt levels are on the rise. How worried should we be?
Public debt levels have become increasingly difficult to sustain.
The latest Chief Economists Outlook found that economists see debt levels as a significant threat to a stable economic outlook.
Four chief economists provided insights into the poten…
A decade of slow growth? The World Bank’s chief economist on the global economic outlook
The world economy is facing a slow growth problem, with successive slowdowns in each decade of the current millennium, World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill says.
For lower-income countries, rising debt burdens due to high interest rates are lead…