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The article discusses economic prospects for developing countries. It mentions that For the developing world as a whole, real income per person has fallen back with decline in gross domestic product. It also mentions that along global supply chains it became possible for poorer economies to begin producing for export by grabbing hold of small pieces of production networks.

The article discusses a new study by the World Bank on the emerging economies that are catching up based on the productivity performance of 97 economies since 2000. Topics discussed include the growth gap between advanced and emerging economies, the economic growth posted by several emerging markets including China, India, and Malaysia, and concerns on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on investments and supply chains.

The article focuses on the United Nation's (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are the world's global development goals for 2030. Topics include the need for improved financial security for those living in developing nations, the success of the UN's Millennium Development Goals, and poverty alleviation.

The article focuses on the slowdown in economic growth in developing economies in 2014. Topics include global poverty reduction between 2000 and 2009, the income gap between rich and poor countries, and the rate of foreign investment in developing countries. Information is provided on the impact of the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.

Presents an overview of and charted data for economic and financial indicators, including emerging-market indicators, as of February 2, 2002. Decrease in industrial production in several East Asian economies, including Singapore and South Korea; Current account deficit of Brazil; Percentage changes in emerging-markets' gross domestic product (GDP) since 2001; Details on financial markets, including currency units, interest rates, and stockmarkets; Others.

The article focuses on the stagnation in emerging-market incomes in 2014. Topics include the acceleration of economic growth in emerging economies between 2000 and 2009, the impact of the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, and the impact of economic cycles on emerging economy development. Information is the importance of free trade and education in emerging economies.

The article considers the role of family planning and contraception in economic development in developing countries. The lack of access to family planning services for women in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa is noted. The role of smaller families in generating economic development by creating a disproportionate population group of working age adults is discussed. Family planning's contribution to reducing mortality in childbirth and improving infant health is noted.

The article discusses the economic development of emerging markets in 2011. Topics include the progress of developing countries such as China, the decline in economic dominance of rich countries, and challenges to emerging markets such as finding skilled workers, building up the financial system, and potential financial crises that the developed countries have experienced.

The article discusses the popularity of emerging market investment as of August 2016. Topics include the relation between economic growth and equity returns, the economic threat of the possible election of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, and the views of fund managers on the prospects of emerging markets.

The article examines economic conditions in developing countries and presents economic forecasting for them in 2009. The rapid rate of growth in these countries in the 2000s came to an end in the 2008 recession and 2009 is also expected to be a difficult year. In general, countries whose economies are less dependent on commodity exports, such as China and India, are expected to recover more quickly than those that are, such as Russia and Brazil.

The article reports on the World Bank and a 2007 report issued by its own monitoring panel. The article explains that the rapid economic growth of a number of developing countries that traditionally look to the bank for funding now allows those countries to seek money from private lenders. As a result the World Bank sought new customers and investigated new ways in which the organization made loans.

The article focuses on emerging economies, arguing that the economies of what used to be called the "third world" are regaining their ancient pre-eminence. since their industrial revolutions in the 19th century, the rich countries of the "first world" have dominated the global economy. By one measure at least, that era may be over. According to estimates by "The Economist," in 2005 the combined output of emerging economies rose above half of the global total. Emerging economies have become increasingly important markets for companies from the rich world. The growing power of emerging economies is in fact returning them to the position they held for most of history. The future expansion of emerging economies, however, will not follow a straight line.

The article reports that the United Nations (UN) is focusing its attention on finance for the poor. In the next 12 months the spotlight falls on microfinance, the business of lending small amounts of money to the poor, taking deposits from them, transmitting money on their behalf and insuring them. No good data exist on how many people have access to financial institutions, the breadth and penetration of banks in poor countries, the real cost of a loan and the time it takes to get one, the ease of making a deposit and so forth. There is not even convincing information, beyond lots of anecdotes illustrated by photographs of women in rural villages, about whether microfinance makes any significant contribution to economic growth or is merely another philanthropic fad. The UN would do well to address the common complaint that banks ignore the poor out of class bias. If they do, the UN's interest may hasten change: some financial institutions are already making efforts to work with the poor, either directly or by providing wholesale services to smaller financial institutions.

The article reports on emerging economies. The International Monetary Fund expects "emerging market and developing countries" to grow by 6.6% this year, the fastest pace for at least 30 years. Asia and the former Soviet Union are both expected to see GDP increase by close to 8% this year. Latin America, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa are all tipped to grow by around 5%. Top of the league are Turkey and Venezuela: both countries' GDP shot up by more than 13% in the year to the second quarter. China continues to grow at an annual rate of almost 10%. More surprising, given their history, are the performances of India, Argentina and Russia, which all enjoyed GDP growth of 7% or more in the year to the second quarter. The latest spurt is the result of several favorable factors. Strong demand in America and China has boosted global trade and triggered a surge in commodity prices. Low global interest rates have also reduced debt-service costs, and the fall in the dollar has improved the competitiveness of those currencies. Thanks in large part to higher commodity prices, even Africa's prospects are better than for many years. The continent is also benefiting from a recovery in agriculture after severe droughts in 2003 and from greater political stability. Despite all this, there are lots of risks that might trip up emerging economies. A slump in demand in America or China and a consequent fall in commodity prices is one possibility. A further rise in oil prices is another. A sharp rise in global interest rates is a third. However, some of the risks offset one another. Emerging European economies have the least healthy external position. Hungary's frighteningly large current-account deficit, of 9% of GDP, and its reliance on short-term capital inflows are ringing alarm bells.

Discusses the World Bank's annual 'World Development Report' released in September 2001. Topic of how governments can encourage successful markets in poor countries; Finding that economies that allow open flows of information, good protection for the property rights of the poor, and access to judicial systems were most likely to be competitive and develop new businesses; Need for efficient formal and informal institutions that do not intimidate the poor.

Discusses efforts to change methods for dealing with impoverished countries. Why the donation of aid for economic reform seems not to work; The use of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP) that uses a participatory process of consultation with all groups of society; PRSP exchange of a long list of specific goals for more general ones; Outlook.

The article looks at the effectiveness of bailouts or debt relief for countries with high levels of public debt in terms of facilitating future economic growth. It outlines research on countries which were beneficiaries of the heavily indebted poor country initiative (HIPC) and/or the multilateral debt relief initiative (MDRI). Topics include foreign investment levels and the role of conditionality in bailout and debt relief agreements.

The article presents charts showing the gross domestic product (GDP) growth in advanced and emerging economies between 2001 and 2015.

Discusses emerging markets as of late 1998. Emerging markets as investments; Four points for investing in emerging markets; Stockmarkets in several countries, such as Indonesia and Brazil; Graph of the IFC emerging-market index.

The article discusses slowing economic growth in developing nations as of 2013. Topics include China's shift to a consumption-based economy, the economic state of the nations known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), and the purported need for economic policy reforms in the BRICS countries in relation to the preferences of Western nations.

The article discusses the economic growth of emerging economies and developed economies. Topics include rapid growth in countries such as Brazil and Turkey, the growth problem for developed economies after the global financial crisis of 2008, the need for changes to investments, bonds, and exports in China, and the risks for emerging markets in the decade of 2011-2020.

The article focuses on the effects of mobile money and cellular telephones on poor people in developing countries. The article reports that mobile phones have a direct impact on economic growth in poor countries and that mobile-money services such as M-PESA can be used on mobile phones. The article suggests that mobile money is a safer and faster way to transfer money in Africa and Asia.

The article examines international economic conditions. The global recession of 2008, which is expected to continue in 2009, has a significant difference from past economic downturns. While the economies of developed countries are actually contracting, those of developing countries are suffering merely from lower growth rates. It is possible all economic growth in 2009 will come from those countries for the first time in history.

The article reports on emerging markets and developing economies in relation to food and oil prices. Due to separating themselves from the American economy emerging markets are struggling with the inflationary effects of high prices on food and oil. Central banks have begun to reduce fuel subsidies and change monetary policy.

The article discusses investment practices in emerging economies. The article describes how spending on roads, railways, electricity, and telecommunications in developing countries is leading to greater investments and economic growth. Details are provided regarding the role of infrastructure in economic development, the rate of global industrialization, and the impact of growing industries on the environment.

The article reports that Nigeria's Guaranty Trust Bank has issued a five-year Eurobond worth $350 million at 8% interest, representing a turn-around for Nigeria's once debt-ridden economy. Other Nigerian banks and the government are considering an entrance into the European bond market. Nigeria's bank industry has undergone significant regulatory reforms since 2004.

General financial information for the world's emerging economies is presented. The recent growth of Argentina's GDP is discussed. A review of the Economic Freedom of the World Index is also included. Charts reviewing industrial production, GDP and consumer prices in various developing countries are presented. Among the nations listed are included China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Brazil.

The article presents economic and financial indicators for emerging markets. Malaysia's gross domestic product grew by 4.1% in the year to the second quarter, its slowest pace for three years. Both Chile and Venezuela enjoyed an acceleration of economic growth in the year to the second quarter. Asia holds almost 64% of the world's official reserves, compared with the euro area's 5% and America's 2%. The dollar's position as the world's main reserve currency means that America does not need to hold reserves as big as other countries'.

The article discusses the business climate in Africa. According to the World Bank's annual "Doing Business" report, sub-Saharan Africa is, on average, the most difficult place to do business in the world when it comes to red tape. As a result, over 40% of the region's economy is informal. Big foreign investors are said often to negotiate special deals while small local entrepreneurs are left to cope with business-unfriendly rules that make it hard for them to survive. And firms of all sorts must contend with the severe problems of political upheaval, war, corruption and an HIV/AIDS pandemic. Cumbersome logistics, poor infrastructure, abundant red tape, a shortage of skilled workers and HIV/AIDS remain real challenges. Local entrepreneurs face other problems as well, such as lack of capital--despite the rapid growth of micro-finance in some parts of Africa. Yet, outside troubled countries such as Sudan and Zimbabwe, there is healthy economic growth to exploit. GDP in each of 14 sub-Saharan African countries has grown by at least 5% a year since the mid-1990s. Botswana and South Africa have long topped "best African business environment" charts, but other countries are making quiet progress. Since Uganda started to improve its business environment in the early 1990s, private investment as a share of GDP has more than doubled. Some foreign investors point to a drop in petty corruption and better courts in important countries such as Nigeria. Many businesses in the continent now talk of doing their bit to improve "brand Africa". After consultations for the "Commission for Africa" report, prepared with the G8 summit in mind, a group of big multinationals including De Beers, Nestle and Standard Chartered has formed Business Action for Africa (BAA), which will be launched at next week's business summit.

This article looks at the United States' policies regarding financial aid for developing countries. On May 24th, the European Union announced that its members would double their aid to poor countries by 2015. The ten countries that joined the EU last year, which are mostly poor and recently communist, promised to give 0.33% by 2015. This would mean that EU aid would more than double in a decade, with about half of the new money going to Africa, the continent that needs it most. Since the American government gives only 0.16%, accusations of stinginess are inevitable. Given how little is known about what kind of aid works best, it may be no bad thing that different donors try different approaches. But it might also be no bad thing if the Americans pledged a bit more before the G8 summit in Britain in July.

The article presents data on emerging-market indicators. Several Asian economies reported healthy growth. In the year to the third quarter, GDP grew by 7.2% in Hong Kong, by 6.8% in Malaysia and by 6.3% in the Philippines. Indonesia's economy was the laggard by comparison. Growth was 5.0% in the y ear to the third quarter, and consumer-price inflation ran at 6.2% in the year to November. Brazil's economy grew in the year to the third quarter by 6.1%, it's fastest pace in eight years. Colombia's economy grew my 2.4% during the same period.

The article presents economic and financial indicators for developing countries as of September 2004. Turkey's economy grew by 13.4 percent in the year to the second quarter. Russia's economy grew by 7.4 percent in the year to the second quarter. China posted a $4.49 billion trade surplus in August.

The article offers economic indicators for emerging markets as of August 2004. China's economy continues to cool gradually. Industrial production growth slowed to 15.5 percent in the year to July, compared with 16.2 percent in the year to June and 23.2 percent in the year to February. Consumer prices in the year to July rose by 3.2 percent in the Czech Republic and by 3.3 percent in Taiwan. Every three months, The Economist polls a group of forecasters and averages their predictions for economic growth and current-account balances in 25 emerging economies. Our seers have become more optimistic since our last poll in April. In 2005, China is still tipped to be the fastest growing emerging economy of the ones listed in our table, with expected growth of 7.9 percent. But Venezuela is now expected to outperform the others this year, with growth revised up to 9.5 percent, from 7.8 percent three months ago.

The article offers a look at economic and financial indicators for developing countries as of July 2004. Inflationary pressures are mounting and economic growth is slackening in China. Consumer prices rose by 5.0% in the year to June, up from 4.4% in May. Norway is still the best place to live, according to the United Nations' annual Human Development Index. The index takes into account life expectancy and education as well as gross domestic product (GDP) per person. So Equatorial Guinea, where life expectancy at birth is 49 years, is ranked 109th even though its oil riches mean that it apparently comes sixth in a conventional comparison of GDP per person.

The article presents economic and financial indicators for developing countries as of June 26, 2004. Industrial output fell by 6.6 percent in Poland in May, dragging the 12-month rate down from 21.8 percent in April to 12.3 percent. Turkey ran a trade deficit of $3 billion in April, raising the 12-month deficit from $25.3 billion to $26.8 billion. Brazil ran a current-account surplus of $1.5 billion in May, raising the 12-month surplus to $6.5 billion. After a setback in 2003, South Korea is recovering sharply, and gross domestic product is forecast to grow by nearly 6 percent a year in 2004 and 2005. The economy has been boosted by rapid growth in China, which has become its biggest trading partner. The export sector, buoyed also by the upturn in world trade, will be the main engine of growth in 2004.

The article presents economic and financial indicators for emerging markets as of April 24, 2004. India moved into a trade surplus in March, its first for two years. Poland's economy is booming: industrial production surged by 23.8 percent in the year to March. Every three months, The Economist polls a group of forecasters and averages their predictions for economic growth and current-account balances in 25 emerging economies. Once again, China is tipped to be the fastest-growing emerging economy tracked in our poll.

The article focuses on the problems of poverty in developing nations. Finance ministers from the world's richest economies were able to breathe a sigh of relief after the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, last weekend in Washington D.C. The World Bank's president, James Wolfensohn, had admitted that at times of international crisis the issue of poverty tends to get pushed aside. The rich countries' commitment to helping heavily indebted poor countries was blandly restated without any acknowledgment of the problems raised by some critics and, more important, with only coded criticism of those creditor countries that have yet to give the help they promised.

When developing countries turn to economists for advice on trade, they are usually pointed towards David Ricardo. According to his law of comparative advantage, countries should specialise in whatever they are best at producing, leaving their trading partners to provide everything else. As Ricardo Hausmann and Dani Rodrik, two economists at Harvard University, put it in a recent paper, economic development is a haphazard process of 'self-discovery.' Bangladesh, for example, is good at exporting hats, having sold $175m-worth to America in 2000. And why did Pakistan, a country with a similar mix of land, labour and capital, export $130m-worth of bed-sheets to America in 2000 but a mere $700,000-worth of hats? Mr. Hausmann and Mr. Rodrik cite many examples of countries that have happened upon a lucrative export niche -- cut flowers from Colombia, software from India, footballs from Pakistan -- to which raw factor endowments give only the roughest of guides.

Presents emerging market indicators as of December 21, 2002. Thailand's economy grew by 6.0% in the year to the third quarter, up from 5.1% in the year to the second quarter. In the year to the third quarter, Russia's economy grew by 4.3%. Industrial output rose by 0.8% in the 12 months to November. Between October and November, year-on-year inflation slowed from 2.1% to 1.9% in Malaysia, from 6.9% to 6.7% in Israel and from 1.1% to 0.9% in Poland. In South Africa, inflation stayed at 14.5%. Water poverty; Gross domestic product, industrial production and consumer prices; Trade balance; Financial markets; Others.

Provides tabular data pertaining to emerging-market indicators as of June 1, 2002. Decrease in Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP); The continued strengthening of the economy of South Korea; Statistics relating to economy and financial markets of emerging-markets.

Offers observations on successful economic development in Botswana. Theories about why Botswana may be successful; Activities of British colonialists in Botswana; Pursuit of stable policies by the elite and wealthy of Botswana; Importance of aligning the interests of the wealthy with those of the masses.

Presents tabular data pertaining to emerging-market indicators for developing nations as of February 9, 2002. Percentage changes in emerging-markets' gross domestic product since 2001; Impact of Argentina's decision to devalue the peso on consumer prices; Inflation in Turkey and the Philippines; Others.

Presents tabular data pertaining to emerging-market indicators as of January 26, 2002. Percentage changes in emerging-markets' gross domestic product (GDP) since 2001; Falls in industrial production in many of these developing countries; Narrowing of trade surpluses in several South American nations; Others.

Presents tabular data pertaining to emerging-market indicators as of January 19, 2002. Percent changes in emerging-markets' gross domestic product (GDP) since 2001; The spread of deflation through Asia; The drop in industrial production in Brazil and Mexico; The gain in genetically modified crops.

Presents economic data relating to emerging markets. Graphic data on economic conditions of developing markets; Financial markets of developing nations; Highlights including a drop in Argentina's lending rate; Brazil's public sector deficit; Growth of Malaysia's gross domestic product.

Presents emerging-market indicators from around the world as of November, 2000. Mention of emerging economies, including those of Russia, China and South Korea; Foreign ownership of banks; Possible impeachment of Taiwan's president; Rise of consumer inflation in Indonesia.