emerging countries
Sheltered from the storm? How the UK economy is faring four months post-Brexit
How is the UK economy weathering its pending split with Europe? While the British pound has tumbled and investor confidence has been shaken, the unemployment rate has held steady…
Climate change: Who will pay for developing countries?
Climate change is high on world leaders' agendas. The crucial UN talks here in Paris, where the world will try to agree on a global deal to curb carbon emissions, start in less…
French Development Agency: A way to boost French business abroad?
One of the oddities of France is the way it manages its development aid. The system is somewhat fragmented, but at its heart is the French Development Agency, AFD. Some 30% of…
BRICS 'to rival IMF, World Bank' with new institutions
The BRICS group of emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - are to unveil details of two new institutions which they're hoping will rival the…
Thierry de Longuemar, ADB Vice President for Finance and Risk Management
Asia's developing economies have for years been seen as an engine of global growth. But Asian growth is now slowing down, and China's economy, once a key driver, shows signs of…
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group
On April 11th, the IMF and World Bank will hold their annual spring meetings in Washington. Ahead of this year's multi-day gathering of ministers, academics and finance leaders,…
Wolfango Piccoli, Co-author of 'Turkey at the Crossroads'
Is the Turkish success story over? For years the country was considered a star among emerging markets. But now there are warnings of political turmoil and a faltering economy,…
EU Crisis: Can tourism save Europe?
Europe remains the world's number one tourist destination. While many Europeans are choosing to spend their holidays at home because of the crisis, tourists from booming emerging…
Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
For the first time on record, foreign direct investment into emerging markets was higher in 2012 than into developed economies. That's according to a report from the United…
Gérard Chaliand, Specialist in international conflicts
It's the end of the world as we know it. Or so says Gérard Chaliand, an author and specialist on international conflicts. But there's no need to worry. While China may be rising,…
Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group
They've been the main source of global growth for years, but we may have to reassess the idea that emerging economies are growth engines without fail. Markus Karlsson speaks to…
Jean-Joseph Boillot, Economic Advisor on Emerging Countries, CEPII Institute
Will China, India and Africa shape tomorrow's world? Are France and Europe sleepwalking into a century dominated by these blocs? To discuss these issues, Armen Georgian speaks to…