Capital markets play a critical role in economic development by pooling domestic savings and mobilizing foreign capital for productive long-term investment. However, in many emerging economies today capital markets remain underdeveloped or are altogether non-existent. This has been especially...
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The PACI / IU Project
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Introduction
Our cities are increasingly centres of business and innovation and are home to the majority of the global population. The UN reports that the global population will rise to 9.6 billion by 2050. Nearly all of this population growth will occur in cities - it estimated...
Our cities are increasingly centres of business and innovation and are home to the majority of the global population. The UN reports that the global population will rise to 9.6 billion by 2050. Nearly all of this population growth will occur in cities - it estimated...
This project takes a novel approach to enhance the understanding of natural resource availability over a 20-year time frame. It combines an analysis of the important factors of supply and demand at a global level, with an investigation into the different dominant “paradigms” that stakeholders use...
The project develops unique benchmarking evidence for the networked readiness of more than 144 countries and tracks progress over time. It is a great tool for policy-makers who need to identify national strengths and weaknesses. The report and its associated activities serve as a neutral platform...
Today, developed countries face structural issues which emerged over time in tandem with maturation of their economies. Although the timeframes may vary, developing countries are also likely to experience the same issues as they develop both socially and economically. Because these issues emerge...