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Sub-Saharan Africa set for “robust” economic growth, says IMF

The IMF’s latest ‘Regional Economic Outlook’ report on Sub-Saharan Africa projects strong growth for the area over the coming year. According to the Fund’s forecasts, the economy of the region […]

Government of Peru arrests 28 terror suspects

The government of Peru has arrested 28 leaders and members of a front organisation for the Shining Path terrorist group. The arrests came after a concerted effort to track down […]

The health of the health service

Is the UK’s NHS at breaking point? A new report suggests it might be, as Tim Gibson explains For many, it is the jewel in the crown of the UK […]

Columbia urged to consider environment and economy

The OECD has urged the government of Columbia to steer economic development in an “environmentally sustainable and socially equitable direction.” In its first ever ‘Environmental Performance Review of Columbia’, the […]

Understanding choices, shaping citizens

How do governments help citizens make better choices? Behavioural insights can help, as Graham Scott discovers If there’s one thing that can be said with certainty about human beings, it […]

Figures reveal success of small nations

While larger countries naturally get most of the airtime, small developed countries have done disproportionately well over the last few decades. How they continue this successful trend in a world […]

Spain suspends sales of riot gear to Venezuela

Spain has suspended sales of riot gear to the Venezuelan government after public demonstrations in the country resulted in the death of 39 citizens, and caused injury to 600 more. […]

Initiative argues the case for rights-centred development

An initiative that aims to integrate human rights with sustainable development policies has issued a statement to inform the next stage of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. The Righting Finance […]

Study shows limitations of subsidy cuts post-Arab Spring

A study by the Arab NGO Network for Development shows the limited success of IMF recommendations in safeguarding the economies of transitioning Arab countries. The report was produced in collaboration […]

Jailed opposition leader blamed for violence in Venezuela

The leader of one of Venezuela’s opposition parties, Leopoldo Lopez, has been charged with inciting violence in the country. Lopez was already being held in custody, where he has been […]