Can South Africa G-20 Presidency Bring Public Finance into the Digital Era?

This article is published in association with IMF. Cathal Long On July 18, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a speech to open South Africa’s new parliament outlining the Government of National Unity’s priorities and plans for the next 5 years. Digital government enthusiasts will be excited about his use of the term digital public infrastructure (DPI) […]

Unleashing the Power of AI in Public Finance

This article is published in association with United Nations.This article is published in association with IMF. Aura Martinez As governments worldwide grapple with managing public funds transparently and efficiently, AI emerges as a powerful ally. It can revolutionize budget openness, assist in aligning fiscal activities with policy priorities, thereby facilitating greater accountability in public finances. AI: A Game-Changer in Public Finance? Understanding AI’s […]

No hard drivers in sight to remodel the stagnating affairs of the EU

It’s a tautological statement to say that the euro area is an economy which barely moves ahead, towards producing more jobs and incomes for the tens of millions of the unemployed and materially deprived. However, it seems that it’s worse than that. Mario Draghi, the President of the European Central Bank, said it plainly in […]
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