Commodity Markets Outlook in 8 Charts
Commodity prices are projected to experience a slight downturn in 2024 and 2025 but should remain above pre-pandemic levels. Here’s a closer look at the commodity price forecasts.
Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System
A new World Bank report shows that changes in farm and food production can cut global greenhouse gas emissions by a third.
Clean Energy Lit the Path for 2023 Private Infrastructure Investments
World Bank data show the private sector pumped $86 billion into infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries last year, with the energy sector seeing a threefold increase in investments.
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