How Big Is the Philippines’ Online Gambling Problem? – The Diplomat

The online gambling industry in the Philippines, which includes many companies known as Philippine Online Gaming Corporations (POGOs), took root and thrived during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. During Duterte’s 2016-2022 tenure, hundreds of gambling companies were officially registered, employing half a million foreign workers and supporting thousands of related businesses. POGOs are estimated…

Preventing a Default on Development and Climate: How Debt Relief Can Support Development Efforts for over 1 Billion People

Preventing a Default on Development and Climate: How Debt Relief Can Support Development Efforts for over 1 Billion People Myanmar. Photo by Anna Claire Schellenberg via Unsplash. By Marina Zucker-Marques Investing in development and climate while maintaining economic and financial stability is a balance that emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) need to strike in…