Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy. Insights from France
Patrick Lenain | 3 May 2024
Fiscal,
Blog | Tags:
Decarbonization,
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
France,
Industrial Policy,
Tax Expenditures
Successive French governments have reformed the country’s energy sector, with notable achievements in maintaining affordable access, ensuring supply security, and reducing carbon emissions. However, the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022-23 has underscored the imperative for a thorough revision of France's
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A Step into the Right Direction: The India-EFTA Trade Agreement
Oliver Braunschweig | 1 May 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
EFTA,
Global Value Chains,
India,
Intellectual Property Rights,
Trade Agreements
The new trade agreement between India and EFTA States includes commitments on an important yet often overlooked form of trade restrictions: local content requirements.
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Governing AI for Humanity: Thoughts on the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås | 8 April 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Artificial Intelligence,
Data Governance,
Innovation
The awesome capabilities of AI applications have raised deep concerns about the future of work, democracy and even humanity itself - and a sense of urgency for establishing effective governance at all levels and use cases.
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The Role of the Zambian Legislature in Tax Expenditure Policy
Ferdinand Chikambwe | 2 April 2024
Fiscal,
Blog | Tags:
Parliaments,
Tax Expenditures,
Zambia
The Zambian Government annually presents the National Budget, including tax measures and some incentives, to the National Assembly. In addition to TEs granted through budget policy, other incentives are granted through various government institutions...
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Striking a Balance on Local Content Requirements in Trade Agreements: The Case of the Energy Sector
Oliver Braunschweig | 15 March 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Energy,
Global Value Chains,
Renewables
The new trade agreement between India and EFTA States includes commitments on an important yet often overlooked form of trade restrictions: local content requirements.
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Aligning Sovereign Bond Markets with the Net Zero Transition: the Role of Central Banks
Pierre Monnin,
Joseph Feyertag,
Nick Robins and
Alexander Wollenweber | 14 March 2024
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Central Banks,
Climate Risks,
Debt,
Financial Supervision
Aligning sovereign bonds with net zero requires coordinated action by several stakeholders across the financial system. National governments are first in line to act but central banks have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
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Why a Deal in the WTO Negotiations on E-Commerce is a “Must-Have” for MC13
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås and
Jane Drake-Brockman | 13 February 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Artificial Intelligence,
Digital Economy,
WTO
The internet is fundamentally dependent on openness to cross-border data flows. But many governments are regulating to constrain international data transfers - including under a banner of data sovereignty.
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Rationalizing the Use of Tax Expenditures – The Role of Parliamentarians
Sofia Berg | 31 January 2024
Fiscal,
Blog | Tags:
Parliaments,
Tax Expenditures
The role of parliaments is vital with regard to the monitoring and control of tax expenditures, both as part of the regular budget cycle and ad hoc, if required.
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