Jobs and Growth

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026 — Cities across the Middle East and North Africa can play a much stronger role in creating more jobs and higher quality jobs if urban policies are …

When we speak with business owners across Somalia, we often hear a familiar mix of determination and frustration. Entrepreneurs are adapting, finding customers, and keeping their businesses afloat but they …

Armenia has long been called an open-air museum. The country’s medieval monasteries, historic towns, and ancient folk traditions and customs have long been admired, yet in many regions the economic benefits of …