As governments around the world continue to grapple with the economic and health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, policymakers in emerging markets have been seeking effective ways to support...
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Economic Update | A Covid-19 ‘new deal’ for informal workers?
23 Jun 2020
Economic Update | Covid-19 and nearshoring: which Latin American countries are set for a boom?
18 Jun 2020
‘Nearshoring’ – whereby companies shift their offshore production capacities closer to home – is experiencing significant growth in Latin America amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Economic Update | What is the future for smart cities after Covid-19?
16 Jun 2020
Around the world, national and municipal governments have been deploying smart city technology in the fight against the coronavirus, using it to track the spread of the pandemic and support the...
Economic Update | Video games and Covid-19: the impact in emerging markets
9 Jun 2020
Online video gaming is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global tech landscape. With Covid-19 lockdown measures creating a captive audience, an estimated $159.3bn will be spent on games this...
Economic Update | Does cash have a future after Covid-19?
8 Jun 2020
With coronavirus containment measures providing a significant boost to online payments and e-commerce around the world, the pandemic appears to be accelerating the transition towards cashless...
Economic Update | Can Mexico emerge from Covid-19 as a medical exports leader?
4 Jun 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world, giving rise to systemic challenges in a range of global industries. However, the situation is also creating opportunities in...
