Boosting skills would drive UK growth and productivity
The United Kingdom has record-high employment levels and very low jobless rates compared to most OECD countries. However, labour productivity growth remains weak and the job prospects of many adults are hurt by their poor literacy and numeracy skills...
Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of Her Visit to Jamaica
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement in Kingston, on November 19.
EU Budget 2018 deal: EP boosts support for youth and growth initiatives
MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for unemployed youngsters and additional funds to boost key initiatives supporting SMEs and research.
IMF Staff Completes 2017 Article IV Visit to Myanmar
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Shanaka J. Peiris visited Myanmar from November 6th −17th, 2017, to conduct discussions for the 2017 Article IV consultations.
Senate Tax Bill Is Tough on Hungry and Poor People
Bread for the World expressed concern that the tax bill proposed by the Senate would raise taxes on low-income and middle-class families, on November 17.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Russia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, visited Moscow during November 13–17, 2017, to discuss the economic outlook and related policies.
Employment in Serbia Went Up, Despite Slower Growth, Says World Bank
Growth in Serbia, the largest economy in the Western Balkans, is expected to slow to 2 percent in 2017, following a severe winter that affected the agriculture and construction sectors.
Madagascar: World Bank Granted $45 Million to Enhance Public Finance Sustainability and The Investment Climate
The World Bank on Novemberj 16, approved a $45 million grant for the second Public Finance Sustainability and Investment Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation. Building on the reforms pursued since 2014, this operation supports the continuation...
EP ready to start talks with EU governments on overhaul of Dublin system
The European Parliament is now ready to start talks on revamping the Dublin system to ensure that asylum seekers are fairly shared among EU member states.
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Visit to Uzbekistan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Albert Jaeger visited Tashkent during November 7–16, 2017, to discuss the authorities’ plans to continue reforms of the economy and to update the macroeconomic framework.
