Why do some countries seem to develop quickly while others remain poor? This question is at the heart of the so-called poverty or development trap problem. Using mathematics on open data sets ...

There is nothing more compelling than a catchy metaphor to attract attention and garner support for policy prescriptions. ‘Engines’ and ‘traps’ are two of the most popular metaphors in the development ...

The concept of the middle‐income trap (MIT) continues to pose significant challenges for countries undergoing rapid industrialisation and economic reform. This phenomenon refers to the stage where ...

The aim of the workshop is to discuss regional development traps in Europe through the perspectives of experts in relation to selected regional case studies. The case studies (Jadranska Hrvatska, ...

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) ( ), in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has officially launched a landmark joint publication titled“Development Traps and the ...

Many IsDB member countries lag behind in global competitiveness and innovation. In addition, despite being rich in natural resources, this wealth does not always translate into sustained economic ...

Why do some countries seem to develop quickly while others remain poor? This question is at the heart of the so-called poverty or development trap problem. Using mathematics on open data sets ...

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/), in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has officially launched a ...