The active adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in global trade could increase cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040, driven by higher productivity and lower costs.
The World Bank analyzed the current state and prospects of fiscal systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Investments create the foundation for modernizing infrastructure, boosting productivity, and expanding labor markets.
According to estimates by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global foreign direct investment (FDI) volumes declined by 11% in 2023–2024, reaching USD 1.5 trillion.
McKinsey released a new working paper on infrastructure development.
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released its updated forecast for the global economy in 2025.
McKinsey has released its review of technological trends for 2025. According to experts, artificial intelligence (including generative models) is emerging as the primary driver of digital transformation and technological progress overall.
The World Bank released a new working paper on market competition. According to the report, between 2019 and 2022 the world’s 1,000 largest companies increased the number of affiliated entities in developing countries by 50%.
Between 2021 and 2024, the share of adults with bank accounts or mobile wallets increased from 74% to 79%.
