The World Bank used to cause untold harm — but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right

The bank supported some projects that were environmentally and socially damaging

Debt distress in Africa: biggest problems, and ways forward

In 2020, sub-Saharan Africa had a total external debt stock of $702.4 billion, compared to $380.9 billion in 2012

Central banks and climate change: How they can play a role in managing the fallout

Central banks set interest rates, which determines the prices of goods and services. This, in turn, influences the climate impacts of their …

How Africa can seize the moment and start resetting its relationship with the IMF

Africa should call for reforms that will make the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust more responsive to African needs and more accountable to Africans

The IMF’s $4 bln loan for South Africa: The pros, cons and potential pitfalls

The most important benefit is that South Africa is getting $4.2 billion at about 1.1 per cent interest. This is a very cheap source of funds

Central banks are waking up to climate change dangers. It’s about time

Addressing climate change requires central banks to encourage financial institutions to favour certain types of activities over others

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

36 central banks and banking supervisors, participate in the central bank and supervisors network for greening the financial system