While many may have seen ESG as something of a buzzword before 2024, all indications are that sustainability will become a far more concrete concern for companies, investors and other stakeholders this year. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Governments worldwide have imposed fines on tech giants to curb abuse of their dominance and protect user rights. However, these fines often fall short of achieving their intended goals. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The quest for sustainable transportation is crucial in our fight against climate change. As the world grapples with environmental challenges, innovations, policies, and practices in transportation are paving the way for a greener future. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The global economy is projected to grow at a steady pace of 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025, according to the July 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast. But this growth is not expected to be uniform across all economies. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
After years of largely unbroken (and record breaking) interest rate hikes, central banks around the world are finally catching their breaths with newly introduced rate cuts. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
After years of largely unbroken (and record breaking) interest rate hikes, central banks around the world are finally catching their breaths with newly introduced rate cuts. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report for 2024-25 provides a comprehensive analysis of the global economy’s current state and future trajectory. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
In 2023, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy use reached their highest levels on record, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
In a reversal of recent trends, the UN has found that the gap between rich and poor countries is steadily widening. This is according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s 2023-24 Human Development Report published in March 2024. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
While many countries and regions around the world are moving away from cash to more and more innovative payment methods, the EU seems to be doubling down on cash. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
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