Can China pull itself out of the ‘middle technology
trap’ and challenge US at the top?
Some developing countries initially benefit from
low-cost advantages, but struggle to catch up with other nations once they
reach a certain stage
Old development models no longer work. We must all
find our own path
Whether it’s macroeconomic modelling or export-led industrialization,
the game has changed with peak globalization, technology diffusion and climate
change
Will Today’s Tech Wave Drown Developing Countries?
Even if AI and other innovations seem likely to fuel
unemployment and deepen income inequality, no country can simply reject them
outright. Instead, policymakers must navigate the complexities of various
technologies' "appropriateness" to their own economies and
development strategies.
The Big Push African Women Need to Escape Poverty
Research and experience have shown the effectiveness
of providing women and girls living in extreme poverty with a productive asset,
support to meet their basic needs, and long-term coaching and training. With
this multifaceted approach, African policymakers can boost human capital and
improve gender equality.
Inflation Targeting Isn’t for Everyone