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Vienna: The IMF and Austrian authorities have renewed their cooperation agreement on the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI), reaffirming its long-established role as a hub of economic learning, policy dialogue and international cooperation. On …

Universities are at a crossroads. The financial pressures they face are becoming increasingly existential. Institutions once seen as engines of social mobility and global progress now struggle to keep their …

FLORENCE/NEW YORK, 12 May 2026 – Economic inequality in wealthy countries is linked to worse physical health and poorer academic outcomes among children, according to an analysis published today by UNICEF Office of …

Digital technology transformed how land rights can be securely documented, transferred, and used, expanding opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs seeking access credit markets. Yet adoption remains uneven: digital registries are near …

How much of a child’s productive potential is lost during their working years, and what areas should governments target for improvement? The World Bank’s new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) was built to …

On behalf of UNDP and UN DESA, and as the Director of UNDP’s Bureau of Policy and Programme Support, it is my great honor to welcome you to our annual …

In an era where decisionmakers in the public and private sectors need faster, more granular and high-frequency information to navigate complex development challenges, traditional data sources are struggling to keep pace. Censuses happen once a decade. Household …

If you’ve ever wondered how public financial management (PFM) systems integrate gender considerations so that public funds benefit everyone more equally, we’re going to share with you what we’ve learned …

The 147 countries and jurisdictions working together within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have agreed on key elements of a package that charts a …

The International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Competition Advocacy Contest. The contest aims to highlight the key role …