OPINION/EDITORIAL

Integrating Economic and Climate Data Will Strengthen Climate Policy

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, […]

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. […]