Global prosperity has improved sharply since 1981, but regional divides remain. The falling Prosperity Gap highlights why growth must be more inclusive.
Nepal's IMF-backed reforms cut inflation from 7.7% to 1.7% and pushed foreign reserves past 12 months of import cover, proving economic stability can hold even through earthquakes, floods, and political unrest.
The world aims to triple nuclear power by 2050, but financing, construction delays, skilled workers and supply-chain capacity could determine whether that ambition becomes reality.
For the first time in the history of tracking food crises, two locations in the world are suffering from famine at the same time; this is the situation in Gaza and one region in Sudan.
Global FDI has fallen back to 2005 levels after peaking in 2007, while remittances to developing economies have surged, quietly becoming a steadier, more important source of finance for the world's poorest countries.
The percentage of countries classified as low-income countries decreased from 30% in 1987 to 11% today. Six nations have moved up their rankings this year, and no countries went down. What is striking is the entirely different process by which each country has arrived at this new level of income.
The Fed's ninth straight hold came with its most divided vote since 2016, and the hawkish undertone is already tightening India's currency, equity, and borrowing conditions across seven sectors.
A comprehensive analysis of how hub-and-spoke networks have evolved in global maritime shipping over the last twenty years.
President Taye addresses debt relief and the milestone of the GERD at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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At the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos in Dalian, World Bank data shows China's total goods and services exports at $3.77 trillion, up from virtually nothing in 1980. Renewable energy exports hit 68GW in March 2026 and EV exports reached $9.1 billion monthly, up from under $1 billion in 2022. Yet retail sales growth was just 0.2% year-over-year in April 2026, the lowest since 2022. China targets 5% GDP growth in 2026 as it balances dominance in manufacturing and clean energy with slowing domestic consumption.
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The world bodies like the International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank, and World Economic Forum (WEF) have come up with detailed figures that show the potential as well as the obstacles of investing investment into good employment opportunities in the world. The ILO in its World Employment and Social Outlook Update 2025 has reduced its expectations to create 53 million new jobs from the initial projection of 60 million new jobs in the world.
The growth in the global economy in the future is becoming more focused on sectors that are propelled by technological innovations, sustainability needs, healthcare growth, and the development of digital infrastructure in 2025. According to the Global Industry Projections and the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, the demand for AI specialists, data scientists, machine-learning engineers, and AI governance professionals has been growing at a rapid rate, making AI an influential force in the economy and the main source of high-skilled jobs.
India’s handloom exports are booming globally. Discover how govt schemes like NHDP, India Handloom Brand & GI tags are helping weavers reach international markets with sustainable products.
Water crosses borders. Learn how UNECE & UNISDR’s guide uses IWRM and DRM to manage floods, droughts & climate risk through cross-border cooperation and early warning.
India’s GDP ranking slipped from 4th to 6th in 2026. Learn why rupee depreciation, base year revision & global factors caused it, and what it means for growth.
