Currencies | September 2024

A Golden History

Kazakhstan’s new banknote series tells the story of the little-known but extraordinary Saka

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Currencies | December 2023

On the Brink

Catalyzing support for the Philippine national bird could stem its rapid decline.

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Currencies | September 2023

Reaching for the Red Planet

The United Arab Emirates honors the visionary behind the country’s ambitious space program

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Currencies | December 2022

For the Love of Cricket

Barbados’ $5 banknote pays tribute to the man who united West Indian cricket

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Technology | June 2022

Empowering Creators

NFTs have opened up a potentially lucrative new world for artists in developing economies

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Macro-fiscal policy | March 2022

Meeting the Future

Three countries—Belize, Colombia, and Ghana—highlight the potential of technology and innovation to strengthen public finances

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Health | December 2021

A Life Well Lived

Three countries provide lessons for improving health and promoting happiness

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Digital currencies | September 2021

Cleaning Up Crypto

Bitcoin’s carbon footprint is again making headlines, but there’s a way to make cryptocurrencies cleaner

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Regional economics | June 2021

Putting People First

South Africa’s longest-serving finance minister, Trevor Manuel, reflects on the country’s lost decade

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