Public procurement is often plagued with cases of corruption, collusion and other uncompetitive practices that cause misallocation of public funds, and the OECD reports that 10-30% of the value of…
The OECD estimates that in 2020, governments in 27 countries for which data is available, spent an average of 14 percent of their GDP on public procurement of goods and services, out of 28 percent…
In a changing climate—with more frequent, longer lasting, or extreme wind, rain, snow, cold, and heat—how can urban planning and design influence our mobility choices? And how can city governments…
Today's job market post considers how policymakers trade-off safety and deterrence in making rescue attempts for migrant boats travelling from Libya.
As countries grapple with the impact of COVID-19, policy makers are seeking effective, balanced solutions to address both public health and economic recovery challenges.
As of April 23rd 2020, there were over 2.65 million confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) globally, with the United States, Spain, and Italy having the highest numbers. This number is most…
Three measures to ensure no one is left behind by this pandemic.
The Richtersveld Community Conservancy on the south border of the Richtersveld National Park in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Photo: John Hogg/World Bank This week I was at the G7…
Let’s start with a little quiz. Grab a piece of paper and pencil. What’s the share of legal immigrants in the US population? (or you can choose the Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden or France). A…
Three economists walk in to meet a judge in Rome...
Although this might sound like the setup to a joke, what ensues is not a punchline, but rather a demonstrable improvement in court…