report focuses on the direct impact of the war on world trade and investment. It identifies five trade and investment … (especially food and energy), (ii) logistic networks, (iii) supply chains, (iv) foreign direct investment, (v) specific sectors …. The report finds that world trade will drop by 1 percent, lowering global GDP by 0.7 percent and GDP of low …

The exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit) may have a negative impact on trade and investment …-induced recession in the UK -may also be felt in the EU because of the two countries' strong trade, investment, and financial linkages … integration in other parts of the world. International development institutions like the World Bank Group can play an important …

, and extreme temperatures occurring more frequently. In response, the Government of Lesotho is collaborating with the World … Investment Plan (CSAIP) …

in 2016-17 compared to 7 percent in 2015-16, weighed down by slower investment demand. Growth is projected to recover to … include implementation of the 2016 investment law, adoption of the companies act, and aligning customs procedures in valuation …

of private capital and attract foreign investment to drive low-carbon transition. Despite downside risks, South Africa … has strong macroeconomic fundamentals and commitment to improving the overall investment climate. Climate change poses … macro investment climate. Implement carbon tax effectively and raise policy ambition, supported by a fiscal framework …

, investment and competition policies and the quality of related institutions; and provides recommendations for strengthening them …

Transition to a new world order with more diffuse distribution of economic power is under way. This first edition of a … new World Bank flagship report, 'Global Development Horizons 2011', focuses on three major international economic trends …