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As Egypt rapidly ascends as a digital powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, its journey offers lessons for development professionals navigating…

In today’s global landscape marked by post-COVID recovery and geopolitical shifts, foreign direct investment (FDI) remains pivotal for driving economic and social development. Countries worldwide,…

This article is written by Devrin Weiss, Senior Communications Specialist, IDG’s USAID IPOP Project Since September 2023, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and…

Every year, International Development Group, LLC (IDG) attends the Allied Social Sciences Association (ASSA) Conference, which is anchored by the American Economic Association (AEA). With…

Over the past eight years, IDG has been a dedicated advocate for Sri Lanka’s flourishing tourism sector, implementing collaborative projects with private and public sectors…

IDG’s latest newsletter covers topics like the Economic Implications of War in Ukraine, the Influence of Climate Change on Labor and Capital Reallocation, Digital Disruption…

Reflections from IDG’s CEO On September 8, 1941, the Nazi fascists launched the Siege of Leningrad, cutting communications, blocking all roads into the city, shutting…

Ben Shepherd discusses reassessing the role of trade services in economic development.

An exclusive interview with Alexandru SAVVA, Director of the Moldova Central Securities Depository for the Russian-language newspaper “Economic Review”.   – Mr. Savva, October will…

Determining liability limits for hazardous industrial objects depending on the risk level exposure and the scale of potential damage will increase the accessibility of insurance…