YOU WONT BELIEVE: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

Industrial policy ideal for an age of uncertainty

Industrial policy is back, and with a vengeance. After decades of preaching neoliberalism, Western policymakers and intellectuals have rediscovered the role of the state in economic development.

Bangkok Post · May 27

India’s GDP revisions explained: What changed and why it matters

Amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Indian economy is expected to take a hit: the World Bank’s latest projections suggest that the country’s GDP growth could fall to 6.6 percent in this financial year.

Newslaundry · May 26

Why Are MAGA Republicans Turning on Donald Trump Over Iran?

Donald Trump faces growing criticism within the Republican Party over negotiations with Iran, with divisions emerging over whether to maintain pressure on Tehran or pursue a diplomatic resolution, a split that could shape US foreign policy and regional security.

International Business Times UK · May 25

The World Bank wants to change the way it manages complaints: the fixes that could make it better

The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism at any international organisation. Its function is to investigate complaints from communities who allege they were harmed because the bank failed to comply with its own policies and procedures.

The Conversation · May 17

Centre modernising 736 dams under Rs 10,211-crore rehabilitation programme

India is undertaking one of the world's largest dam rehabilitation programs, DRIP, with significant progress made in improving the safety of its vast dam infrastructure. Phases II and III, covering 736 dams, aim to enhance structural integrity and operational performance through extensive repairs and modernization efforts.

The Economic Times · May 16

Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmers

Global supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for smallholder farmers.

The Economic Times · May 13

Former World Bank chief asks China to stop hoarding food and fertiliser

Beijing restricted fertiliser exports to protect domestic market after US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted global supply chains

The Independent UK · May 12

Costa Rica Newspaper Says US Revoked Visas After Reporting on President Chaves' Sexual Harassment Allegations

La Nación reported in 2021 that the World Bank had sanctioned Chaves over a "pattern of unwanted inappropriate behavior" when he worked for the institution

Latin Times · May 6

Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest

Exclusive: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears

The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.

Euronews · May 1