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New GEMs Data: Driving Investment into Emerging Markets
New Report

New GEMs Statistics: Driving Investment into Emerging Markets

Almost 30 years of statistics from investments in emerging markets is now available from the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs), which can help drive private capital where it's most needed.

Better Data Needed to Green the Digital Transformation
Climate Action

Better Data Needed to Green the Digital Transformation

The rapid expansion of digital technology has already led to a major rise in energy consumption. Can we have digital transformation that is also sustainable? A new report digs into the data.

Rising to the Challenge: Policy Action in Low-income Countries
WBG-IMF Event

Rising to the Challenge: Policy Action in Low-income Countries

Join us on April 3 for this event that will explore what low-income countries can do through domestic reform to foster economic stability and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

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