Welcome to the fourth issue of the Industrial Policy Research and Statistics Newsletter!During the last quarter of 2025, UNIDO strengthened its global analytical leadership through the launch of flagship reports, including the Industrial Development Report 2026, the SDG 9 Progress Report 2025 and the International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics, as well...
The global economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025 despite increased trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Activity was supported by a stockpiling of goods, strong risk appetite, and a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-related investment. Global growth in 2025 capped a solid five-year recovery from the 2020 recession, but vulnerable emergin...
Households' financial investment increased at broadly unchanged annual growth rate of 2.7% in third quarter of 2025Non-financial corporations' financing increased at unchanged annual rate of 1.6%Non-financial corporations' gross operating surplus increased at higher annual rate of 2.6%, compared to 2.4% in previous...
First, the good news: in the face of one shock after another, the global economy has proved to be surprisingly shock-proof since the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite steep tariff increases and historically high policy uncertainty during the last 12 months, global GDP growth in 2025 is set to come in at 2.7 percent—the pace that was predicted ...
The World Bank Group Sanctions System Data Companion provides information on individuals and entities sanctioned by the World Bank Group in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) as well as select additional insights. It provides key data on the duration of proceedings and the range of cases reviewed and closed by the Office of Suspension and Debarment and the Sanctions ...
The global economy is facing another substantial headwind, emanating largely from an increase in trade tensions and heightened global policy uncertainty. For emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), the ability to boost job creation and reduce extreme poverty has declined. Key downside risks include a further escalation of trade barriers and conti...
Yet one in four developing economies remains poorer than it was in 2019WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026—The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospect...
The country faces a challenging transition, but it can progress if the people work togetherNepal has a unique opportunity for transformation. The recent youth-led protests underscored aspirations for greater transparency, governance and a more equal distribution of economic opportunities and resources. This yearning resonated in Nepal and beyond.Now, Nepal...
SummaryThe country continues to face a highly challenging environment marked by the conflict in the East, compounded by mounting humanitarian pressures. The situation continues to strain public finances, with escalating security spending crowding out other essential expenditure. Recent political transitions, including a government reshuffle and changes of ...
Through national trainings, UNESCO supported South African organisations to respond to digital risks while promoting free expression and access to information.UNESCOFrom 13 November to 2 December 2025, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and the Social Media 4 Peace South Africa (SM4P) coalition, delivered a s...
