Innovation is key to the problem-solving process, as is the recognition that a single course of action is not always applicable to every situation. Economies around the world are experiencing many diverse factors that influence their situations and prospects, not to mention their responses. While many minds have been concentrated on what is happening in the USA or eurozone, with much energy expended on second-guessing the timing or depth of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve or European Central Bank, there are plenty of other areas...Read more
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With its development of outcome bonds, the World Bank is responding to requests from its investors for a more direct link to identifiable sustainability projects. Scaling the product and project outcomes is the next challenge. By Nick Herbert.
Pakistan is on the verge of securing its 24th IMF bailout but remains submerged in debt and engulfed by political chaos. By Jason Mitchell.
Decisions taken by the Federal Reserve do not necessarily point to copycat moves in South America as decoupling trend intensifies. By Ben Edwards.
The use of state-contingent debt instruments in a spate of recent restructurings suggests they may be delivering on their potential to resolve conflicts inherent in complex sovereign situations. By David Rothnie.
Chinese policymakers need to think a bit 'out of the box' to find ways to stimulate a stagnating economy. By Jonathan Rogers.
Africa must undertake deep structural reforms and strengthen governance to achieve the growth needed to reduce debt and lift millions out of poverty. By Jason Mitchell.
The result of the US presidential election will have ramifications way beyond its southern border. By Ben Edwards.
Geopolitical crises are masking the hard decisions that must be made for Lebanon to embark on a restructuring journey. By David Rothnie.
