The increase in women’s participation in labour markets is one of the most prominent socioeconomic changes in Latin America in recent years. It has had positive effects on women and society through poverty reduction, inequality, and growth.
Tunisia's recent political transformation has provided an opportunity to promote debate on key economic and development issues.
Entrepreneurship has been a major driver of growth and job creation in Southeast Asia.
After decades of low growth, South America has experienced an economic boom. But the reliance on commodity exports has led to growing concerns about how to move to a more economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable development path.
Peru is one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, but Peruvians continue to face large disparities in incomes, opportunities, and access to public services.
Despite attempts to reform Sudan's economy, unemployment, poverty, and inequality continue to be major challenges.
The human ecological footprint exceeds what the planet can sustain and reproduce, so there is a need to find solutions and opportunities.
The shift toward a green economy in Latin America and the Caribbean poses key challenges for small- and medium-sized firms, which make up 98% of all businesses and employ more than 65% of the region's workforce.
Over the past two decades, the Greater Mekong Subregion has become increasingly integrated. The region includes Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and China's Yunnan Province.
With its growing economy and population, Bangladesh's job creation success has primarily taken place in the garment and textiles industry.