On December 18, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-three. It was resolved that: (i) the transfer of the Corporation’s FY24...
Emerging markets have long been viewed as high-risk destinations for investment, particularly investments in companies. Although macroeconomic and political stability risks are higher, this perception...
This International Finance Corporation (IFC) Research Note analyzes the cost of borrowing for firms in emerging and developing economies, changes in their debt structure, and indicators of indebtedness...
Health taxes are excise taxes on products that generate negative externalities and internalities and cause health harms to consumers, typically applied to tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages...
On October 25, 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Board of Governors adopted resolution number two hundred and eighty-two. It was resolved that the Board of Governors of the Corporation consider...
Taxes and prices of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Brazil are low compared to international peers. The ongoing landmark reform of indirect taxes (PLP 68/2024...
Taxes and prices of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Brazil are low compared to international peers. The ongoing landmark reform of indirect taxes (PLP 68/2024...
Argentina’s COVID-19 Emergency Project was among the first operations under the World Bank’s global response to the COVID-19 epidemic. The first of the two loans included under this Project was approved...
This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and financial protection in four East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries, focusing on the dynamics of healthcare...
The global demographic landscape is at a crossroads, with rapid declines in fertility and aging populations holding profound implications for employment, social services, and wellbeing. Population aging...
Card enabled payment service providers (PSPs) exist in Uzbekistan such as CLICK and UPAY. Very few banks have mobile banking application for retail customers. However, some PSPs have web portals and mobile...
The Turkish financial sector is highly advanced. However, stakeholders appear less driven to promote accesfinancis to financial services other than payment services. Currently all major banks and 2 of...
Currently, 5 mobile money solutions are offered in Tanzania. The telecom sector has dramatically improved access through mobile money. Over 40 percent of mobile money subscribers are active on a 90-day...
The Ethiopian government, through Ethio telecom, often imposes nationwide, politically motivated internet filtering. Under a 2012 law regulating the telecommunication industry, attempts by journalists...
Currently 6 mobile money solutions are in place in Cambodia. One 3rd party processor, one bank and 4 MFI solutions are available in the market. While there is some regulation in place it is not fully integrated...
The global demographic landscape is at a crossroads, with rapid declines in fertility and aging populations holding profound implications for employment, social services, and wellbeing. Population aging...
The global demographic landscape is at a crossroads, with rapid declines in fertility and aging populations holding profound implications for employment, social services, and wellbeing. Population aging...
El panorama demográfico mundial se encuentra en una encrucijada, con una rápida disminución de la fertilidad y el envejecimiento de la población que tienen profundas implicaciones para el empleo, los servicios...
Providing care for older parents or parents-in-law significantly reduces the probability of employment and annual earnings, particularly among women and intensive caregivers, which remains the most prevalent...
Gender gaps in access to, and use of health and long-term care services affect both women and men, albeit differently. While male mortality due to key non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly in...