Why has economic growth stuttered in Mexico despite, on the face of it, implementation of sensible economic policies by successive governments?

The World Bank is making a shift from a lending function to a knowledge function. This will amplify the role of researchers in its work.

A cash transfer experiment in Bangladesh targeting the ultra-poor reveals that complementary assets are key in escaping poverty

It is crucial to understand the causes of the rising anti-globalisation sentiment and make changes in developing countries.

How can we combat the increasing trend of extreme poverty not being confined to low-income countries, but also affecting middle-income ones?

What drives development? Using 50 years of data, Nicholas Stern explains what drives growth and development in Palanpur, Uttar Pradesh

How can policymakers adapt to a changing world of development and an uncertain future?

The former World Bank Chief Economist explains why developing countries should pursue growth based on their unique comparative advantages

A study finds that promoting upstream sectors to counter resource misallocation raises aggregate efficiency