Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are invaluable resources to local economies across the U.S. These mission-driven organizations, certified by the U.S. Treasury, provide alternative ...

Purpose – This study examines the convergence of energy diversification, financial development and per-capita income in OECD countries. Design/methodology/approach – The research employs the club ...

The Treasury Department Friday issued a long-awaited revision to its community development financial institution certification process, a move that CDFI advocates say provides much-needed updates to ...

Often overlooked by trendspotters chasing the big business angle of the moment, special economic zones (SEZs) have long been cornerstones of international trade. Also known as free trade zones (FTZs) ...

What is needed for poor countries to catch up with rich ones? This paper first documents the role of human capital, physical capital, and financial development in convergence in manufacturing labor ...

Education is the foundation of any functioning society: It prepares people to live cohesively in a community, participate politically, and contribute economically. Investing in education has ...

BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) Governor Charlie Baker signed the Economic Development Bill Thursday which allocates $3.76 billion in funding to support the healthcare system in Massachusetts, affordable housing ...

T he International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. These projects and organizations were selected by an esteemed ...

Efforts to achieve gender equality will not only help sub-Saharan Africa revive its inclusive growth engine but also will ensure progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and help address the ...

This week, as I assumed the role of president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation, I have been energized by the opportunity to help chart a new course for our city’s economic future, one ...