Browsing: Editor’s letter

High inflation is a concern in many countries. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, there is high inflation in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including Laos, Sierra Leone, Malawi and DR Congo, leading to economic and other adverse outcomes, including decreased purchasing power for consumers, which in turn leads

A failed military coup took place in Bolivia last month, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC…

Foreign direct investment is vital for the economic, social and other sorts of development in different countries including developing countries. While it leads to economic growth, facilitates local industrial growth, increases economic opportunities and diversifies industries in developing countries, it improves social conditions and brings other positive outcomes. Consequently, many developing countries are seeking increased

The military rule — established after the 2022 military coup — was extended in Burkina Faso without the participation of most political…

The possibility of stockpiling weapons has increased — at least somewhat — globally. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, Chemring, a weapons-producing company in the United Kingdom, has indicated the possibility of a rise in arms stockpiling for the next ten years, leading to concerns. The rise in weapons stockpiling will not only increase

The possibility of another war between Israel and Lebanon has increased, leading to concerns. Both parties have increased border fires…

The whitening black money scheme — the process of legalizing undisclosed income or assets by paying taxes on them that help individuals and businesses avoid legal consequences — brings money into the formal economy. For instance, the whitening black money scheme brought billions of US dollars to the formal economy in India in 2016. Consequently, different countries

Many countries in Asia, Africa and other continents have enacted digital or cyber security laws. Given the increase in various…

Different countries approve national budgets. But there are budget deficits, which result in different negative outcomes many times including increased debt and high inflation as governments often resort to printing more money to cover their expenses, in many countries, though their impacts depend on the economic condition of the country and other factors. According to

Trafficking/smuggling is a concern in many countries. But the involvement of political leaders in trafficking/smuggling — both within the national territory…