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China's mercantilist squeeze on developing countries

Chatterjee, Shoumitro; Subramanian, Arvind - 2026

China's resurgent trade surplus has revived concern in the United States and Europe, but its development consequences for low and middle income (LMIC) countries remain underappreciated. This paper documents a "China Squeeze": the compression of industrialization space available to poorer...

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China's mercantilist squeeze on developing countries

Chatterjee, Shoumitro; Subramanian, Arvind - 2026

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Inflation and monetary policy in a low-income and fragile state : the case of Guinea

Carrière-Swallow, Yan; Koumtingué, Nelnan Fidèle; … - 2025

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Inflation and Monetary Policy in a Low-Income and Fragile State : The Case of Guinea

Carrière-Swallow, Yan; Koumtingué, Nelnan Fidèle; … - 2023

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Inflation and Monetary Policy in a Low-Income and Fragile State: The Case of Guinea

Carrière-Swallow, Yan - 2023

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What impact do tax agents have on taxpayers' compliance in Uganda? : evidence from tax administrative data

Occhiali, Giovanni; Kalyango, Frederik - 2025

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Impact of inflation targeting on external debt : evidence from low-income countries

El Ouazzani, Hicham; Ouakil, Hicham; Moustabchir, Abdelhamid - 2025

Research background: This study explores the impact of inflation targeting on external debt in lowincome countries, filling a gap in understanding its effects on debt management in these countries. Purpose: Our research aims to determine whether the adoption of inflation targeting can lead to a...

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Renewable energy consumption, tourism and climate change relationship in developed countries

Omarova, Aizhan; Saubetova, Bibigul; Abubakirova, Aktolkin - 2026

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Analysis of green investment, access to clean fuels, green jobs, green energy, and CO₂ emissions on economic growth and welfare : an empirical study in developing countries

Sasana, Hadi; Khusniati, Navi'ah; Purnomo, Rochmat Aldy; … - 2026

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Adaptation of renewable energy in SSA : testing debt overhang hypothesis with the presences of political stability and ICT development

Qamruzzaman, Md; Manickavasagam, Theivanayaki; … - 2026

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Economic growth, international financial integration, and geopolitical uncertainty : a PVAR approach across developed and developing countries

Tarchoun, Monaem - 2026

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Private investment flows in developing economies : macroeconomic and environmental determinants

Nguyen, Trung Dung; Le, Ngoc Lan; Bui Thi Thanh Tinh; … - 2026

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Impact of energy poverty on economic development in Asia : an empirical analysis

Duy Hung Bui; Do, Minh Thu - 2026

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The impact of innovation, economic growth, and renewable energy on CO₂ emissions in developing countries

Amankeldi, Nazigul; Parmanova, Rimma; Azretbergenova, G. Ž. - 2026

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Effects of CO₂, N₂O, CH₄ emissions and adjusted net national income on food security in 86 countries

Aali-Bujari, Alí; Jiménez-Preciado, Ana Lorena; … - 2026

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Impact assessment of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement

Bekkers, Eddy; Corong, Erwin L.; Smith, Donal; Yu, Roger So - 2026 - Manuscript date: March 23, 2026

This paper presents quantitative projections on the expected economic impact of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, which proceeds in three steps. First, we estimate the empirical impact of the host-economy investment facilitation environment on foreign affiliate sales....

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Labour market concentration and wage inequality : a cross-country descriptive analysis

Pignatti, Clemente; Ananian, Sévane - 2026

This paper examines the relationship between labour market concentration and wage inequality using global survey data for the period 2006-2022. The results show that higher labour market concentration is associated with higher wage inequality, especially in the top half of the wage distribution....

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Revisiting the finance-environment nexus : the joint role of remittances and FDI in sustainable development

Serfraz, Ayesha; Qamruzzaman, Md. - 2026

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Balancing growth and sustainability : the role of manufacturing and renewable energy in CIVETS countries

Supartoyo, Yesi Hendriani; Wahyudi, Setyo Tri; … - 2026

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SME entrepreneurs’ continuance use of digital payment tools : an integrated TAM-PAM model with sustainability attitude and satisfaction as a dual mediator

Sultana, Nahida; Haque, Afruza; Rupa, Rasheda Akter - 2026

Digital Payment Tools (DPTs) are increasingly promoted as catalysts for financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies such as Bangladesh. However, prior research predominantly treats DPT adoption as a static...

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Elite participation as a measure of global development

Bergh, Andreas - 2026

Treating development as the ability to participate in complex, non-subsistence, globally comparable activities, this paper proposes participation in elite activities as an indicator of global development. Using standardized rankings from 1970 to 2025 across domains, including sports, chess,...

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Landscape of opportunities : Belize

Pecha, Camilo; Ochoa, Elizabeth - 2026

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Growth and the demographic turn : development finance in an age of far-reaching population change

Mulgan, Geoff - 2026

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Cashing in on cashless: different pathways to cashless payments in the Global South

Brandl, Barbara; Moreno, Guadalupe - 2026

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How financial inclusion can make the poor more resilient to extreme weather events

Klapper, Leora - 2026

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Decoupling growth from fossil fuels? : energy consumption and structural transformation in the GCC

Samreen, Sana; Shahee, Shaukat Ali - 2026

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Environmental taxes and food exports : assessing trade and sustainability dynamics in OECD countries

Gafsi, Nesrine; Bakari, Sayef - 2026

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Climate change adaptation and development : a conceptual framework

Cavatassi, Romina; Garg, Teevrat; Zivin, Joshua S. Graff; … - 2026

Climate change is reshaping the economic environment in which households make decisions, generating diverse adaptive responses and increasing demand for data that can guide effective policy. Yet current measurement efforts remain fragmented, reflecting two central gaps: the lack of systematic...

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Driving impact : foundations of development effectiveness reforms at the IDB

2026

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Resilient cities in the global south : rethinking informality in urban planning and design

2026

Post-pandemic, cities face new challenges in adapting to global changes, while also addressing the needs, practices, and capabilities of diverse populations. Resilience, as a key factor, enables cities to adapt and transform in response to these challenges. Development driven by resilience is...

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Resilient cities in the global south : rethinking informality in urban planning and design

2026

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Fostering Agri-Food System Transformation for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth : Challenges and Policy Imperatives

Rao, Srinivasa P. - 2026

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Scaling telehealth solutions : insights from northeast India and applicability in the global south

Kochar, Monika - 2026

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The effects of austerity on fiscal prudence : the role of private indebtedness and private investment

Chrysanthakopoulos, Christos - 2026

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Entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid : effectual logics and sustainable development

Rodrigues, Gisely Catarina de Souza; Sandes-Guimarães, … - 2026

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Kicking away the green ladder : the asymmetric sovereign risk from nature degradation

Wollenweber, Alexander; Wang, Dieter; Ranger, Nicola - 2026 - Version: March 2026

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The changing landscape of international development : an introduction

Dupas, Pascaline; Goldberg, Pinelopi K.; Pande, Rohini - 2026

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The changing landscape of international development : an introduction

Dupas, Pascaline; Goldberg, Pinelopi K.; Pande, Rohini - 2026

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The Changing Landscape of International Development : An Introduction

Dupas, Pascaline; Goldberg, Pinelopi K.; Pande, Rohini - 2026

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Regional unconditional transfers: the case of riverside regions in a developing country

Romero-Torres, Bernardo David; Pérez Valbuena, Gerson … - 2026

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Missing firm growth in developing countries : a firm-level analysis

Doghmi, Hicham; Lahlou, Kamal - 2026

What are the key determinants of firm growth in developing countries? Using firm-level data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys (WBES) spanning 2010-2024, we examine the impact of three distinct categories of factors on firm growth dynamics: (1) firm-level characteristics, (2) contextual...

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Digital transformations in developing economies : from first-mile infrastructure to end-user fingertips

Cariolle, Joël - 2026

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An empirical analysis of the effect of financial sector development on economic growth in emerging economies

Al-Rahamneh, Abdelmajeed A.; Al-Assaf, Ghazi I.; … - 2026

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Macroeconomic Challenges of Fragility and Policies for Stability and Growth

Miksjuk, Alexei - 2026

In 2025, fragile and conflict-affected (FCS) included 38 economies that are home to 1 billion people. The recent shocks have intensified fragility-related pressures even in more stable economies. This paper provides a comprehensive discussion of macroeconomic challenges and policies under...

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La protection sociale au cœur de la transition juste : un levier contre les inégalités

Yasser, Rawane; David, Anda; Nirrengarten, Audrey; … - 2026

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Taxes, Spending, and Equity : International Patterns and Lessons for Developing Countries

Wai-Poi, Matthew; Bachas, Pierre; Sosa, Mariano - 2026

Taxes and public spending underpin the basic administration of government and finance the human capital and infrastructure investments needed for economic growth. They can also have a significant and immediate impact on poverty and inequality. The question of how public finance can support...

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Taxes, Spending, and Equity : International Patterns and Lessons for Developing Countries

Wai-Poi, Matthew; Bachas, Pierre; Sosa, Mariano - 2025

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Tracking Universal Health Coverage : 2025 Global Monitoring Report

World Health Organization - 2026

The goal of universal health coverage (UHC) is for all people to receive the quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without incurring financial hardship. UHC covers the full continuum of essential health services, from health promotion to disease prevention, treatment,...

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Tourism for Development : Lessons Learned from a Decade of World Bank Experience

2026

Across low- and middle-income countries, tourism is increasingly seen as a powerful driver for economic growth, job creation, and the protection of cultural and environmental assets. This report shares key lessons learned from the past 10 years of World Bank knowledge and operational work in...

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Evaluation of the International Development Association Country Allocation System (Approach Paper)

2026

The International Development Association (IDA) is the largest source of long-term concessional financing for the world’s poorest countries. Since 1960, IDA has delivered more than US$600 billion in grants and credits at low interest rates with long-term maturities, helping client countries...

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Commodity export dependence, external shocks and agrifood systems : an analysis of the transmission channels of commodity terms of trade shocks

Nalin, Lorenzo - 2026

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Do foreign firms influence the energy efficiency of local firms in low-income countries? : evidence from Ethiopia

Ambaw, Dessie Tarko; Banerjee, Rajabrata; Mengistie, … - 2026

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Firm structure, labour markets, and the green energy transition in low-income economies

Finkelstein Shapiro, Alan; Kuusela, Olli-Pekka - 2026

Zambia, an economy heavily reliant on hydropower for electricity, has faced sustained disruptions to electricity generation amid increasingly frequent and severe droughts. These drought-related disruptions have caused large GDP losses in recent years and have tilted electricity generation...

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Human mobility in development assistance from a human security perspective : applying a protection and empowerment framework to the de Haas Quadrant model

Saito, Kiyoko; Orita, Tomomi; Lee, Chiaki - 2026

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Marginal admission to elite high schools : long-run effects on labor market outcomes

Cabrera-Hernández, Francisco; Dustan, Andrew; … - 2026

We estimate the long-run effects of marginal admission to elite public high schools on students' labor supply in the context of Mexico City's centralized high school admission system. Using a regression discontinuity approach, we compare students whose placement exam scores are just above and...

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When does success spread? : evidence from project-level evaluations in Africa

Asare, Abigail O. - 2026

This paper examines whether the success of prior aid projects affects the performance of subsequent ones based on a study of World Bank projects in Africa. While existing research has shown that aid effectiveness depends on macroeconomic conditions, institutional quality, and managerial...

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Making the healthy choice the easy choice : policy levers to increase the availability of moderately processed foods in low- and middle-income countrie

Llerena, Christhina Maria; Klemm, Janosch - 2026

Modifying food from its raw state for convenience, durability, or palatability is a standard process that can range from fermentation to 3D-printed foods. The overall activity is typically referred to as "food processing". Moderately or minimally processed foods, which retain most of their raw...

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