SMEs will succeed through simple, clear and consistent rules
SME access to public procurement, the Single Market and finance, SME-friendly VAT and taxation rules and striking a better balance between SME needs and labour, consumer and environmental protection are critical factors behind SME success in Europe....
Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to Croatia
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement in Dubrovnik
“It has been a great pleasure to be in Croatia. I participated in a joint IMF/Croatian National Bank conference on “...
IMF Management Completes the Second Review under the Staff–Monitored Program for Somalia and IMF Managing Director Approves a New Staff–Monitored Program
On June 21, the management of the IMF completed the second and final review under the first Staff–Monitored Program (SMP) with Somalia, and the Managing Director of the IMF approved a new SMP covering the period May 2017–April 2018.
6th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum pushes for media freedom, EU enlargement, adequate migration policy and empowering women
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held the 6th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum in Sarajevo on 10-11 July. Participants adopted a Final Declaration calling for increased media freedom, opening the doors of the Western Balkans to EU...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Russian Federation
On June 30, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Russian Federation.
United Kingdom and Canada Contribute to the Global Financing Facility for Every Woman Every Child
The Global Financing Facility (GFF) in support of Every Woman Every Child welcomes the United Kingdom (UK) Department for International Development’s first £30 million commitment and the government of Canada’s additional Can$20 million pledge to the...
Tajikistan Aims to Better Protect People and Property from Natural Disasters and Climate Change
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on July 10th, approved US$50 million from the International Development Association for the Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Against Natural Hazards Project in Tajikistan. The project will strengthen...
More Inclusive Global Value Chains Can Advance Productivity and Growth in Developing Countries
Global value chains (GVCs) are transforming world trade, but must be more inclusive if they are to deliver greater benefits to developing countries and smaller companies, according to a new report from the World Bank Group, WTO, OECD, Institute of...
Major progress reported towards a fairer and more effective international tax system
Countries are making major progress towards the goal of creating a fairer and more effective international tax system, including increasing efforts to close down loopholes, improve transparency and ensure that multinational enterprises pay tax where...
OECD and FAO see slower growth in demand keeping world food prices low
Global food commodity prices are projected to remain low over the next decade compared to previous peaks, as demand growth in a number of emerging economies is expected to slow down and biofuel policies have a diminished impact on markets, according...
