For decades, maternity leave has dominated conversations about family policy. But today, a quiet revolution is taking place, especially across the Global South.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2025 World Economic Outlook which spotlights the Global South as a crucial engine of global economic momentum.

The latest Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025 reveals a compelling trend: most people across the globe are optimistic about the year ahead, with emerging economies leading the charge.