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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, centre, and Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, pose for a photo ahead of the Financing for Development meeting in Seville, Spain, in June 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Angel Garcia)

How public development banks could narrow inequality gaps between the Global North and South

Public Development Banks provide affordable financing, direct resources where urgently needed and align funding with long-term development strategies.
The School District of Philadelphia estimates it needs at least $7 billion for repairs and upgrades to its aging buildings. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Philly school buildings are in terrible shape − reliance on the municipal bond market to fund repairs exacerbates the crisis, new analysis finds

The Philadelphia School District has spent an estimated $130 million per year − adjusted for inflation − on interest and fees over the past 30 years.
L’Oréal headquarters in Clichy, France. The firm is family owned, and while it has extensive experience in capital markets, many other family-owned enterprises are hesitant to take such a step. Arthur Weidmann/Wikimedia

Family firms’ need for control and equity financing decisions

Family firms can attract investor interest, yet owners are often reluctant to offer equity. New research indicates that concerns of potential interference and emotions are two of the key issues.

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