Gender disparities have detrimental effects on both micro- and macroeconomic indicators. In a world grappling with multiple crises, the imperative of achieving equality has become even more pronounced. Public institutions, including central banks, should be at the forefront of this effort, but they often fail to rise to the occasion.
Western sanctions against Russia and rising geopolitical tensions have further incentivised China to defend against the dollar and develop an alternative system for international payments.
Global Public Investor 2024 unpacks the investment strategies and asset allocation intentions of central bank reserve managers across the world. Join us for the findings of this year’s report.
Valentina Ion, public finance and public transportation lead at Microsoft, joins OMFIF to discuss the company’s commitment to ethical and responsible artificial intelligence in the public sector.
This year’s Gender Balance Index finds that there were missed opportunities to boost women’s representation in leadership positions across all institution types in the index. While there has been some progress, it remains slow.