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Enhancing Integration, Unlocking Investment in West Africa
West Africa is stepping up efforts to integrate regional economies and improve the investment climate with the support of the World Bank Group. At a mid-June event in Dakar, a regional public-private dialogue framework was launched to jointly identify regional
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The Proposals from Greece: Prospects for a Deal Improve Dramatically
New economic proposals submitted by Greece on Monday have been welcomed by euro zone leaders and financial markets around the world. The expectation is for a deal to be announced within days. Although in all likelihood the country will need
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Ma Yansong: The Modular Rhythms of Human Experience
“This guy should not be allowed to practice architecture.” Just one reaction, not atypical, to the biophilic designs of Chinese architect Ma Yansong whose work tends to evoke strong feelings. Seeking a novel – and radical – approach to the
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Tawakkol Karman: Nobody’s Pawn
The lady speaks her mind and would appreciate an opportunity to do so without getting harassed – or silenced – in the process. Tawakkol Karman, who shared the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize with two Liberian peace activists, is one of
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Playing with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches Climax
As the Greek tragedy nears its climax – now scheduled for next Thursday – European stock and bond markets took a hit with investors scurrying for safety and protagonists hurling verbal abuse across the stage. In Athens, Prime-Minister Alexis Tsipras
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Principles for Responsible Investment: Fiduciary Duty – Coming of Age
Unfortunately, fiduciary duty can be a contested term when it comes to investments, with different legal interpretations in countries around the world. Fiduciary obligations exist to ensure that those who manage other people’s money act responsibly and in the interests
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Quantitative Easing: Another Shot for the Caffeine Junkie
Early in March, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its intention to flood the market with about €1.1 trillion in quantitative easing (QE) monies over the course of 18 months by buying debt instruments – mostly government bonds – on
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Jeremy Howard: Make Way for the Smart Machine
Uber cabbies may have built their careers on modern technology, their job prospect is none too bright all the same. While old-school drivers wielding clubs pose the immediate threat to life, limb, and headlight; it is the robots who will
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IFC: The Art and Science of Benefits Sharing
Non-renewable natural resource projects – that is oil, gas, and minerals – are usually seen as part of a nation’s wealth. Accordingly, their use for the long-term sustainable development of a country is a prime objective of any legitimate government.
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Luisa Nenci, CEO of SustainValues: A Capital Market Union or a Sustainable Financial Market?
In his political guidelines for the next European Commission, President Jean-Claude Juncker pushed for the establishment of a capital market union. Such a union should develop and integrate capital markets in order to cut the cost of raising capital. This
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