As Latin America continues its economic recovery from Covid-19, countries in the region are increasingly looking towards the circular economy as a platform for sustainable future growth.
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Economic update | Can a “green Bitcoin” help solve cryptocurrencies’ sustainability problem?
30 Jun 2021
Amid a rise in demand for cryptocurrencies, especially in emerging markets, and increased appetite for sustainable finance globally, efforts are under way to develop a so-called green Bitcoin – that is, an ecologically sustainable cryptocurrency.
Economic update | Privatisation in the Gulf: the key to both recovery and diversification?
27 May 2021
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans to raise $55bn through its privatisation programme, Gulf countries are stepping up efforts to stimulate private investment in public assets and projects, with a view to strengthening state finances, spurring diversification and driving their respective Covid-19 recoveries.
Despite the recent spike in cases, Trinidad and Tobago responded to the onset of the pandemic swiftly and comprehensively, not only through containment measures but also fiscal and monetary interventions.
Economic update | Report: How Kuwait balanced domestic priorities and support for developing economies during the pandemic
17 May 2021
Kuwait entered the pandemic in a relatively resilient position thanks to strong fiscal buffers, favourable demographics and an advanced health care system that benefitted from sustained investment that was proportionally higher than many of its wealthy GCC peers.