Digital Development

Policy Research Working Paper series publication roundup for April 1-April 15, 2022

This blog is a biweekly feature highlighting recent working papers from around the World Bank Group. This entry introduces 5 papers published from April 1 to April 15 on various topics, including…

Marcelo Buitron, Policy Research Working Paper team|
Agriculture and Food, Digital Development, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Health

How does infrastructure support sustainable growth?

Infrastructure impacts growth through several supply and demand-side channels. Investments in energy, telecommunications, and transport networks directly impact growth, as all types of…

Maria Vagliasindi|
Digital Development, Environment, Financial Inclusion, Trade, Transport

The 2022 World Bank Group Spring Meetings: Strengthening the case for globalism

In this blog you can find out more about: our featured guests; our events on digital development, climate action, trade and subsidies, fragility, and Human Capital; learn how you can participate…

John Mackedon|
Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Debt, Digital Development, Education, Environment, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Health, Poverty, Trade

Equipping the workforce to benefit from trade opportunities

Inequality may rise as countries double down on global value chains without upskilling the broader workforce

Ximena Del Carpio, José Cuesta, Maurice D. Kugler|
Competitiveness, Digital Development, Jobs & Development, Trade

Can internet access lead to improved economic outcomes?

Theoretically, internet access can drive economic development through its impacts on both the economy's supply-side and demand-side. In this blog, Professor Jonas Hjort breaks down the…

Jonas Hjort, Camilla Sacchetto|
Digital Development, Financial Inclusion, Financial Sector
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