“My grandchild’s time is running out.” Amid a tumult, Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, recalls Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘man in the arena’: “These armchair critics who would rather blow it up … they’re not being helpful. The ...
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“My grandchild’s time is running out.” Amid a tumult, Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, recalls Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘man in the arena’: “These armchair critics who would rather blow it up … they’re not being helpful. The ...
Since the industrial revolution, wealth has been used as a way to measure a country’s prosperity—income has been synonymous with well-being. In more recent years, however, those seeking to quantify development have turned to other, more holistic,...
Since the industrial revolution, wealth has been used as a way to measure a country’s prosperity—income has been synonymous with well-being. In more recent years, however, those seeking to quantify development have turned to other, more holistic,...
Since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office this April, his approval ratings have soared, making him one of the most well-liked post-communism politicians in Ethiopia. In recent months, Ahmed has enacted ambitious and revolutionary economic reform pl...
Since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office this April, his approval ratings have soared, making him one of the most well-liked post-communism politicians in Ethiopia. In recent months, Ahmed has enacted ambitious and revolutionary economic reform pl...
Xi Jinping was already set to make headlines as he stepped up to the podium at the Davos World Economic Forum in January. No Chinese leader had ever addressed the conference before. But it was only when he opened his mouth that it became clear he was...
Xi Jinping was already set to make headlines as he stepped up to the podium at the Davos World Economic Forum in January. No Chinese leader had ever addressed the conference before. But it was only when he opened his mouth that it became clear he was...
In July, after several months of discussion, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have finally established the New Development Bank. With an initial capital of $50 billion and a $100 billion reserve fund, the new insti...
In July, after several months of discussion, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have finally established the New Development Bank. With an initial capital of $50 billion and a $100 billion reserve fund, the new insti...