We outline policy recommendations to overcome or mitigate the most important binding constraints that are preventing Loreto, in Peruvian Amazonia, from developing sustainable and inclusive employment and economic growth.We rely on highly granular databases to map the productive ecosystem of...

The use of GDP per capita as a measure of economic growth has been recently subject to a wide criticism by many economists. It has been observed that while some countries have experienced economic growth in recent years, income inequality and poverty continue to be exacerbated. Recently, SDG 8...

Africa's pursuit of inclusive and sustainable economic growth is impeded by many challenges, including climate change, whose effect is most apparent in the continent's tropical regions. To this end, this study investigates the impact of climate change on achieving pro-poor economic growth in...

In recent times, Africa has experienced remarkable economic growth; nonetheless, this advancement remains far from being considered inclusive, given the persistently high levels of poverty and income inequality across the continent. To this end, this study investigates the role of fiscal policy...