Tag "OECD"
Foreign aid and strategic competition in the South Pacific
On February 26, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 35 kilometres underneath the Southern Highlands in Papua New Guinea, causing at least fifty deaths. An Australian Air Force plane carrying relief supplies landed five days later amid criticism that aid had been too slow to arrive.
Challenges for China: The path towards a knowledge economy
Despite the presence of structural challenges, a knowledge economy does not seem likely to lead to the stability of China and may lead to further growth.
Will a teachers strike in Argentina impact the next elections?
The teachers’ strike in Argentina is the result of a stagnating economy and raises questions over Mauricio Macri’s popularity.
Looking towards Ireland to forecast Trump’s tax plan
In a GRI Guest Post, Winthrop Rodgers explores what Ireland’s economy can indicate about U.S. Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s tax plan.
Teachers’ protests in Mexico inflict economic damage
Education reform in Mexico has led to a national teachers’ strike that threatens not only the future of Mexican students, but the country’s economy.
Startups in Latin America: A new engine for growth?
Can entrepreneurship and startups provide the solution to much-needed growth in Latin America? And, if so, how will this solution be achieved?
The Question of Latin America and OECD Membership
Middile-income Latin American countries face different challenges than their Western counterparts. Does OECD membership still make sense for these nations?
Weekly Risk Outlook
U.S. economic data shows signs of improvement. Brazil GDP figures shed light on economy. OECD releases global economic report. Foreign ministers talk Israel-Palestine. Shangri-La Dialogue likely to discuss South China Sea dispute.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Obama heads to Cuba, Argentina. Rouseff saga continues. Fed bankers speak following dovish meetings. Canadian PM Trudeau releases first budget. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. President Obama travels to Cuba and
Growth in renewable energy is slowing, but China still leads the pack
The verdict from the International Energy Agency is in on the medium-term renewables market, and the forecast is mixed. China, however, is still leading the global push for clean energy.