Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Cote d’Ivoire Economic Update: Skilled Labor Force and Connectivity Needed to Modernize Economy
With a GDP growth rate projected to reach 7 percent in 2018 and 2019, Côte d’Ivoire continues to be one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. The sixth Economic Update for Cote d’Ivoire, on Feburary 8, launched by the World Bank notes the...
Bigger role for EU Investment Bank to tackle migration crisis
€3.7 billion of this amount will be earmarked for projects addressing migration issues.
Building Resilience into Development: Pioneering Earthquake Bonds Reinforce World Bank Leadership in Providing Financial Protection Against Natural Disasters
The World Bank, the leading provider of natural disaster risk insurance for emerging and developing countries, has issued catastrophe bonds that will provide a total of US$1.36 billion in earthquake coverage to Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Size of Parliament to shrink after Brexit
The European Parliament should shrink from 751 to 705 MEPs when the UK leaves the EU, whilst leaving room for possible new countries joining in the future.
IMF, ADB, Australia and New Zealand Seek Solutions to Reduce Remittance Costs in the Pacific
The International Monetary Fund, together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held roundtables in Sydney on February 5 and Auckland on February 7-8 to identify practical solutions to address the costs and risks of transferring remittances to...
World Bank Affirms Position as Largest Sovereign Risk Insurance Provider with Multi-Country Earthquake Bond
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) issued sustainable development bonds that collectively provide US$1.36 billion in earthquake protection to Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
US Prosecutors Charge 36 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Ring
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday unsealed indictments of 36 suspects in a global cybercrime ring that defrauded victims of more than $530 million.
NTU Disappointed by the Newly Announced Congressional Spending Agreement
National Taxpayers Union (NTU) strongly opposes the spending deal agreement as proposed by Senate and House leadership. News reports have touted a plus-up of “nearly $300 billion over two years.” Another $140 billion in Overseas Contingency Operations...
The adult social care workforce in England
The Department of Health and Social Care is not doing enough to support a sustainable social care workforce. The number of people working in care is not meeting the country’s growing care demands and unmet care needs are increasing, according to the...
