World Bank Helps Bangladesh Expand Access to Clean and Renewable Energy
The government of Bangladesh, on May 30, signed a $55 million financing agreement with the World Bank to expand renewable energy uses in rural areas.
Philippines’ Poverty Rate Declines; More Well-Paying Jobs and Opportunities Needed
With solid economic fundamentals, the Philippines is well-placed to speed up poverty reduction. The challenge is to provide more economic opportunities, which would help many more people earn higher and stable incomes.
Paraguay joins international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Tajikistan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Padamja Khandelwal, visited Dushanbe during May 14−23 to conduct discussions on recent macroeconomic developments and the economic outlook.
Project Signing: Rajasthan to Strengthen its Fiscal Performance under new World Bank Project
The agreement for the Project was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic...
Ukraine: Council endorses agreement on a further €1bn in loans
On 29 May 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, an agreement with the European Parliament on a new package of macro-financial assistance for Ukraine.
G20 international merchandise trade at new highs in first quarter of 2018
New Support for Irrigated Agriculture in Tunisia to Conserve Water and Create Opportunities
The World Bank, on May 29, announced a US$140 million project to support the Tunisian government’s focus on irrigated agriculture as a means of managing scarce water resources while creating economic opportunities, especially in underdeveloped rural...
EU Trust Fund for Africa: new programmes worth €173 million to protect migrants and support stability and employability in the Sahel and Lake Chad region
On May 29, the Operational Committee of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa has adopted a new set of 6 programmes for the Sahel and Lake Chad region.
IMF Staff Completes 2018 Article IV Mission to China
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. James Daniel, Assistant Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, visited Beijing and Shenzhen from May 17 to 30, 2018, to conduct discussions on the annual Article IV review of the Chinese...
