World Bank Report Highlights Persistent Economic Challenges

A new World Bank report shows a quarter of developing nations, including several in sub-Saharan Africa like Botswana, Chad and Mozambique, remain poorer than they were in 2019. (Botswana, Chad, Mozambique)

Despite resilient global growth, structural issues such as slow productivity, limited investment and weak post-pandemic recovery are cited. Reforms in education, finance and infrastructure are urged to improve livelihoods and attract investment, indicating room for strategic research into growth barriers and development solutions.