Special Reports

The World Bank has cast doubt on Indonesia’s ambition to become a high-income economy by 2045, outlining significant challenges that middle-income nations typically face in making such a leap. To achieve this target, which coincides with the country’s centenary of independence, Indonesia would need to sustain annual GDP growth of...

A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) outlines how the world can achieve the ambitious energy targets set at last year’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai. These goals, which include tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, are essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and...

Wealthy nations could generate five times the amount developing countries are requesting for climate finance by implementing windfall taxes on fossil fuel companies, ending harmful subsidies, and introducing a wealth tax on billionaires, according to recent research. Developing countries are seeking at least $1 trillion annually in public funds to...

The new Health Impact Investment Platform is officially moving forward with its first country health investment plans, marking a significant step in transforming initial commitments into operational projects. This groundbreaking collaboration, involving Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), the World Health Organization (WHO), and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), aims to strengthen...

Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, visited Maiduguri to announce a significant financial commitment aimed at supporting flood relief in Borno State. He pledged $610,000 to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist in mitigating the severe destruction caused by recent floods. Additionally, Dangote committed $305,000 directly...

The Tonga Supreme Court has ruled that the CEO and Executive Board of the Tongan Development Bank will remain in their positions despite an ongoing dispute with the National Reserve Bank of Tonga. The court also imposed restrictions on the Development Bank, prohibiting it from engaging in economic development activities...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday evening that the European Union (EU) will provide a $11 billion fund to support countries impacted by recent floods. The announcement was made during a meeting in Wroclaw, Poland, attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as well as the prime...

According to the organizing committee of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), over 70 nations and international entities have already confirmed their involvement in the upcoming seventh edition of the event. Participation levels are expected to surpass those of last year's expo, with an even larger number of exhibitors anticipated....

Building decarbonization is becoming a major focus for U.S. companies as they ramp up efforts to combat climate change, according to a recent survey conducted by Carrier Global Corporation. The survey, which gathered responses from over 200 C-suite executives, revealed that 83% of U.S. executives plan to increase their sustainability...

In today’s business landscape, CEOs are shifting away from carefully polished public personas and embracing more authentic, relatable identities. This approach aims to build stronger connections with employees, customers, and other critical audiences. As the personal brands of CEOs and founders become increasingly intertwined with their companies' reputations, authenticity is...