World Bank/Uruguay: Roads in Uruguay Made Safer and More Resilient to Climate Change Impacts
Over the next three years, Uruguay will rehabilitate 890 kilometers of roads and will improve an additional 260 kilometers to reduce traffic accidents, in part thanks to a US$ 70 million loan approved by the World Bank Board of Directors last Friday....
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Zambia
An IMF team led by Tsidi Tsikata visited Zambia during March 9-24, to conduct the 2017 Article IV consultation and hold discussions on an economic program that could be supported by an IMF financial arrangement.
Program Launch: Enhancing the Trade and Competitiveness Potential of Sri Lanka’s Private Sector
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade (MODSIT) and the World Bank launched a joint program of technical assistance and advisory services to the Government of Sri...
Program Launch: Enhancing the Trade and Competitiveness Potential of Sri Lanka’s Private Sector
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade (MODSIT) and the World Bank launched today a joint program of technical assistance and advisory services to the Government of...
High acquittal rate jeopardises Finland's efforts to combat foreign bribery
Finland has proactively investigated seven allegations of Finnish individuals or companies paying bribes to foreign public officials since 1999 but needs to address its discouragingly high acquittal rate. Each of the five cases that have progressed to...
World Bank Project Aims to Help Mongolia Diversify Exports
The Mongolia Ministry of Finance and the World Bank on March 24, launched the Export Development Project aimed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises in non-minerals sectors strengthen their export capabilities and boost their access to export...
UK has made strong progress fighting foreign bribery, but uncertainty over Serious Fraud Office role remains
Foreign bribery enforcement in the UK has increased significantly since 2012 notably thanks to the pragmatic and effective approach taken by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to investigate and resolve foreign bribery cases.
Efficiency of Public Spending will Enhance Agriculture Productivity for Poverty Reduction in Africa
Reforms in public spending would boost agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, raising farmer’s incomes, and promoting broader economic growth, says a new World Bank report released on March 23. Reaping Richer Returns: Public Spending...
Textile imports: development MEPs call for rules to curb worker exploitation
The EU Commission should propose rules obliging all players in the textile and clothing industry supply chain to respect the labour and human rights of their workers, say Development Committee MEPs in a resolution voted on Tuesday. They also advocate...
Project Signing: Government and the World Bank Sign New Agreement for Strengthening Gram Panchayats Across West Bengal
