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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Inflation Warrior: Q&A With National Bank of Denmark Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen

Global Finance magazine interviewed National Bank of Denmark Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen, who was one of only three central bankers...

Sustainable Finance

Dilemmas And Opportunities In African Climate Finance

Lenders remain cautious about backing risky climate projects. But blended finance deals are helping to open up opportunities in areas...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Mauritius At A Crossroads

The winning party in November’s election will need to navigate growing social turmoil as the island nation seeks to become...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Africa’s Tax Deficit

African governments are not collecting enough taxes to fuel their development plans. Ideas for making up the difference abound; implementing...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Africa’s Chinese Trade Tie-Up

China continues to dominate trade with the continent. But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

India Bails Out The Maldives

India last month extended the fiscally precarious Maldives a $50 million interest-free loan, helping stave off a potential default on...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Norway: Electric Car Ownership Outnumbers Gas Cars

In a global first, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said last month that electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumber gas-powered models...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

New US Tariffs Begin On Chinese Goods

In September, the US adopted a 100% tariff on all electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, along with a 50%...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Kenya: High Court Quashes Privatization Law

Kenya’s President William Ruto has been adamant about the need to boost the productivity of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that he...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Sri Lanka: New President Wins In An Upset

In a massive political upset, a neo-Marxist political outsider won September’s presidential election in Sri Lanka. The victory of Anura...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Bhutan: The Happiness Economy

Bhutan is banking on a unique mix of abundant energy, a clean environment, and wellness entrepreneurism to lure foreign investors....

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Searching For A Soft Landing

Inflation is easing and growth is stabilizing, but geopolitical conflicts and fiscal uncertainty still threaten a global soft landing. ...