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World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026
9th January 2026 The global economy has shown resilience, but the outlook remains clouded by trade tensions, fiscal strains and persistent uncertainty. Growth is... →
The reform of international investment agreements – state of play
9th January 2026 This IIA Issues Note presents and analyses the latest trends and evolution of international investment treaty reform, drawing on new data from its... →
Empowering Women through Care Work Recognition: Oxfam in Ethiopia
9th January 2026 Across the globe, unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) forms the bedrock of our communities and economies. It's the unseen labor that sustains... →
The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 – Third Edition
By: Reuters 9th January 2026 The overall level of global collaboration has held steady in the face of sustained pressure but its shape is changing as geopolitical tensions,... →
The Regulatory Frontier: Designing the Rules that Shape Innovation
9th January 2026 Technological progress is accelerating, reshaping economies and societies at unprecedented speed. As new opportunities emerge, the frameworks that... →
Absa PMI remains in contractionary territory
By: Schalk Burger 8th January 2026 Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) decreased further by 1.5 points to 40.5 points in December and remains firmly in... →
Four Futures for Jobs in the New Economy: AI and Talent in 2030
8th January 2026 Four Futures for Jobs in the New Economy: AI and Talent in 2030 explores how AI advancement and talent trends, and their potential trajectories... →
Energy transition assessment: Chad
8th January 2026 This Energy transition assessment, developed by IRENA in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Energy of Chad, provides a thorough analysis of... →
Finding our Rhythm: Pathways and Futures for the Gauteng City-Region
5th January 2026 In early 2024, commissioned by and working in collaboration with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO), the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic... →
Global Trade Update (December 2025): Global trade poised for a record-breaking 2025 as flows expected to surge past $35 trillion
12th December 2025 Global trade in goods and services continued to grow through the second half of 2025. If projections hold, global trade this year will exceed $35... →
