The ECB’s monetary policy stance
The global recovery is firming and broadening. And the ongoing economic expansion in the euro area provides confidence.
But while inflation will gradually head to levels in line with our definition of price stability in the mid-term, it has yet...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation on Euro Area Policies
On July 21, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Euro Area.
The cyclical recovery is firming and becoming broad based. Lower energy prices, supportive policies,...
Uganda Economic Update: Can Public-Private Partnerships Bridge the Infrastructure Finance Deficit?
On July 25th, the Uganda Economic Update released by the World Bank shows the country currently with a shortfall of nearly $1.4 billion in financing per year, equivalent to 6.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Uganda needs to explore...
World Bank Review Reveals a Weakening of Policy and Institutional Performance in Africa
The quality of policies and institutions weakened in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2016 amid challenging economic conditions, according to the latest review by the World Bank. This weaker trend was observed in 40% of the region’s IDA countries, notably...
Côte d’Ivoire: Policies Supporting Gender Parity Could Bring $6-8 Billion to Country’s Economy
Côte d'Ivoire could achieve economic gains of $6 billion to $8 billion over time, if it could improve gender parity and gradually eliminate discrimination against women, according to the World Bank report on Cote d’Ivoire’s economic situation,...
EU to open Delegation to Mongolia
With its new Delegation in Ulaanbaatar, the EU will have a total of 140 Delegations around the world.
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker said: "The European Union is delivering on a promise to open a fully-fledged...
South Africa: Find new ways to boost growth and job creation
The South African economy has registered tremendous progress over the past two decades, boosting living standards and lifting millions out of poverty nationwide. Further reforms are now necessary, however, to revive economic growth and ensure that all...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
On July 17, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia.
Drivers to benefit from free Severn crossings from 2018
Beyond Brexit: Britain and the global economy
