Data Gaps Initiative helps policymakers better understand the environmental impact of economic activities and the effectiveness of climate policies July 9, 2024/IMFBlog Jim Tebrake, Francien Berry, Darja Milic As economies worldwide strive to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable growth, reliable data is crucial. It forms the foundation for informed decision-making, […]
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Foreign Investments into the Manufacturing Sector Decline in Q1 2024
July 9, 2024/CSL Research The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) capital importation data showed the manufacturing sector attracted investments worth US$191.92m in Q1 2024 compared to US$256.12m in Q1 2023, a significant decline of 25.07% y/y. On a q/q basis capital importation into the manufacturing sector declined by 57.36% q/q […]
Dig Deep to Aim High: How to Use Mining to Unlock Mauritania’s Potential
The Bank’s financial support goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to the country’s compliance with environmental and social standards July 9, 2024/AfDB By Malinne Blomberg These are exciting times in Mauritania. This nation connecting West and North Africa is transforming its economy through mining, green hydrogen, and natural gas. […]

