We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health. Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose rare diseases and provide vital support for people dealing with anxiety and depression, taking on roles traditionally held by healthcare professionals. But this growing reliance raises important questions: can we fully trust AI in critical health decisions? Who is…
A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling realities, but also cites investment and co-investment opportunities for development finance institutions, asset managers and private capital. A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling…
eBook: Transforming emerging identities into new customers. Across the world, growing numbers of young people, new-to-country immigrants and other groups are poised to enter the financial system as customers of credit, loans, remittances and more. By 2030, 75% of consumers in emerging markets will be between the ages of 15 and 34.(1) Companies that can…
Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank’s Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop yields. Off-grid solar brings light, boosts savings, and powers micro-enterprises. Since 2016, Ethiopia has earned $3.46 million in carbon credits, reinvesting in access and maintenance. For women like Abeba…
From Market Stalls to Media House: Rwanda’s Journey to Job Creation A sunny June day in a Kigali market, a young girl named Joy sets out a small basket of oranges along the road. She had left school due to financial hardship, and now her days are a juggling act–helping her mother with chores, walking…
