International Debt Report (IDR) is a longstanding annual publication of the World Bank featuring external debt statistics and analysis for 120 low- and middle-income countries and Guyana that report to the World Bank Debt Reporting System (DRS).
Global Economic Prospects is a World Bank Group Flagship Report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing economies, on a semiannual basis (in January and June). Each edition includes analytical pieces on topical policy challenges faced by these economies.
Objectives, Behavioral Responses, and Technological Advances
This report re-evaluates taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean, expanding the focus from collection efficiency and equity to include economic growth as a key objective. It examines how taxpayer behavior and technological advancements affect the effectiveness and trade-offs of core taxes, and calls for a nuanced, context-specific approach.
Igniting Productivity Growth in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia's growth has slowed due to productivity losses from misallocation and stalled reforms. The TIDES agenda - Trade, Investment, Digital, Efficiency, Skills - offers a path to reallocate resources, boost technology, deepen integration, and create better jobs.
This book presents the World Bank's most comprehensive assessment yet of investment in developing economies. It explores why investment matters, why it has stalled in many countries, and what it will take to reignite it.
Critical Regulatory Frameworks for Business in Latin America
Policy and regulatory frameworks are crucial to shaping private decisions. This study examines how labor market regulations, social protection systems, and tax systems are shaped in eleven Latin American countries. It finds substantial heterogeneity in regulatory environments, giving rise to highly uneven playing fields for businesses.
Objectives, Behavioral Responses, and Technological Advances
This report re-evaluates taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean, expanding the focus from collection efficiency and equity to include economic growth as a key objective. It examines how taxpayer behavior and technological advancements affect the effectiveness and trade-offs of core taxes, and calls for a nuanced, context-specific approach.
Wealth-Sharing Mechanisms for Peace and Equitable Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
Discover how the Middle East and North Africa region can transform its vast oil and gas wealth into sustainable, inclusive prosperity. This book explores strategies for equitable resource distribution, transparent governance, and strong economic policies and institutions to foster peace and growth in the region.
Land, air, and water have long supported human progress. But today these essential resources are under growing pressure, putting development and well-being at risk. This report shares new data and practical solutions to help countries grow in ways that protect nature and build a healthier, more secure, and more livable future.
