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Rebalancing the World Economy: OECD Development Co-operation Report 2009

added: 19-02-2009

The 2009 Development Co-operation Report calls upon the international community to stand by its commitment to fight poverty and promote economic development in poor countries. Donor countries should see development co-operation as a strategic part of successful - and stable - globalisation, benefiting all sides. And emerging economies must assume responsibility for their share of the partnership.

The Financial Crisis Has Slashed the Banking Industry's Market Value by $5.5 Trillion

added: 18-02-2009

The world's banks have seen their overall market value plummet by $5.5 trillion since the start of the financial crisis, according to a report published by The Boston Consulting Group.

A Billion Internet Users, and Counting

added: 17-02-2009

The moment when the Internet passed 1 million users is veiled in history. The truth is, whenever it happened, no one was counting—or even had the means to do so. But according to the "Internet Growth Survey" from MIT, there were 1 million hosts (defined as either a computer or IP address) in 1995.

Mobile Communications Is Uniquely Placed to Drive Economic Growth

added: 17-02-2009

At the GSMA's Leadership Summit, bringing together 400 CEOs, government ministers and officials, industry leaders today stressed the unique role that broadband, specifically mobile broadband, can play as an economic stimulus. Those leaders called for governments to support the rollout of mobile broadband services to drive economic growth.

IMF-OECD-WB Seminar on the Response to the Crisis and Exit Strategies

added: 17-02-2009

Experts from the IMF, the OECD, and the World Bank met on 4 February in Paris to exchange views and co‑ordinate responses to the global economic crisis.

Survive the Recession, but not the "Crunch"?

added: 16-02-2009

Despite the rather premature observations of a government minister recently regarding the "green shoots of economic recovery", many organisations in the UK are facing challenging trading conditions as the recession continues in the real economy. Many will not survive, but for those who do there are potentially greater challenges ahead if they are to remain competitively positioned to take advantages of the opportunities arising when the economic recovery begins. Gill Waters, of Oxford College of Marketing, considers the issues.

Mobile Internet Will Grow Dramatically Despite Economic Downturn, Consumers Say

added: 16-02-2009

The first major survey of European and U.S. mobile users conducted during the economic slump gives the telecom industry reasons to be optimistic. Consumers intend to dramatically increase use of mobile data services over the next two years - with a significant ramp-up in the next 12 months.

OECD Unit Labour Costs Accelerated in Third Quarter of 2008

added: 16-02-2009

Unit labour costs in industry rose 1.0% quarter-on-quarter in the OECD area in the third quarter of 2008 (0.8% in second quarter) and resulting in a year-on-year growth rate of 2.6%.

Mobile Internet Usage on WiFi Widespread Across the US

added: 16-02-2009

AdMob highlighted widespread mobile Internet usage on WiFi in the United States and strong growth in Western Europe in its January 2009 Mobile Metrics Report.

Mobile Banking for the Unbanked and the Financial Crisis: CGAP Sees Growth Potential in Developing Markets

added: 15-02-2009

CGAP, the global microfinance center is releasing new research and data to encourage telecom operators, financial institutions and governments to see the business potential in expanding access to financial services for poor people in developing markets. The current economic climate makes the need for widespread availability of safe alternatives to cash even more pressing.

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