World Bank Group to Assess Business Regulations in Five Cities Across Croatia
A new study will evaluate local business regulations affecting domestic firms in five Croatian cities, announced the World Bank Group, the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts and the Agency for Investments and Competitiveness on October...
World Bank Group to Assess Business Regulations in Five Cities Across Croatia
A new study will evaluate local business regulations affecting domestic firms in five Croatian cities, announced the World Bank Group, the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts and the Agency for Investments and Competitiveness on October...
IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review under the Stand-By Arrangement for Jamaica
On October 23, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review of Jamaica’s performance under the economic program supported by the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The 36-month SBA with a total access of SDR...
Welsh SMEs urged to seize new UK government backed export finance opportunity
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns will call on Welsh SMEs to capitalise on new UK Government backed finance to help gain access to global growth markets when he attends the Fast Growth 50 awards this evening (20 October 2017).
Billion-Dollar Projects Fuel Spike in Private Sector Infrastructure Investment
Multi-billion dollar projects are fueling stronger private sector investment in infrastructure projects in developing countries, which increased by 24 percent from 2016 levels, reflecting US$36.7 billion across 132 projects, says a new World Bank...
IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with Cambodia
On September 22, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Cambodia.
Luxembourg is a generous aid donor and solid ally to partner countries
Already one of the most generous providers of aid, Luxembourg has strengthened its development co-operation in recent years. It could build on this by setting out a clear vision for the future that factors in new risks of instability in fragile...
Europe and Central Asia Region Sees Stronger Growth, Amidst Rise in Migration
Economic growth for the Europe and Central Asia region will reach 2.2% in 2017, according to the World Bank’s latest Regional Economic Update, Migration and Mobility in Europe and Central Asia. This represents the strongest growth in the region since...
Transport Sector Is "Off Track" to Sustainability
Poland’s GDP Growth to Reach 4% in 2017, Before Slowing Down in 2018, Says World Bank
Poland’s economic growth is projected to reach 4.0% in 2017, up from 2.7% in 2016, on the back of robust consumption, a strong labor market, and the child benefit program “Family 500+”, according to the World Bank’s latest Regional Economic Update,...
