US$150 Million to Enhance Social Programs and Support Small Enterprises in Morocco
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on March 10, approved a US$150 million financing in support of the Moroccan government’s goal of modernizing its national identification system and provide financing to promote innovative startups and job...
IMF Staff Completes 2017 Article IV Mission to Bangladesh
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Brian Aitken, visited Dhaka during February 26-March 9 to hold discussions on the 2017 Article IV Consultation with Bangladesh. The mission met with the Finance Secretary, Bangladesh Bank...
Australia should help more women and other underemployed groups into work
Australia’s strong economy has helped drive a healthy job market. But to avoid a future shortage of labour as the population ages, further efforts are needed to help older women, indigenous Australians and mothers with young children into work,...
OECD unemployment rate down to 6.1% in January 2017
IMF Staff Finalizes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo and Initiates Discussions on a Possible IMF-Supported Financial Arrangement
An IMF staff team headed by Abdoul Aziz Wane visited Brazzaville from February 20 to March 8, 2017 to initiate discussions toward a possible financial arrangement that could be supported by the IMF, and finalize the discussions on the 2017 Article IV...
World Bank Group President Calls for Urgent Action on Hunger Crisis
“Famine is a stain on our collective conscience. Millions of lives are at risk and more will die if we do not act quickly and decisively.
Gender equality: "We not only need legislation but also societal change"
When it comes to gender equality, much remains to be done, be it at home, in the office, at school or in politics, according to MEPs Constance Le Grip and Anna Hedh. We talked to the two member of Parliament's gender equality committee on the occasion...
Modest pick-up in global growth but risks and vulnerabilities could derail recovery
To Unlock Potential of Digital Age, Europe Must Go Beyond Internet Access, Says World Bank
Countries in the European Union (EU) must enact policies designed to better help workers adapt to new jobs being created by the internet if they want to avoid increasing inequality and exclusion in the region, notes a new World Bank Report.
IMF Staff Initiates Discussion with Cameroon on an Economic Program Supported by the Fund
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Corinne Deléchat, visited Yaoundé from February 20–March 6, 2017, to hold discussions toward a three-year economic and financial program for Cameroon.
