Ceta: “This trade deal is important for Europe geopolitically as well as economically”
Ceta passed a crucial hurdle on 15 February when MEPs voted to back the landmark EU-Canada trade deal. The agreement removing more than 99% of tariffs can provisionally enter into force as early as April. Speaking following the vote, Artis Pabriks,...
Vanuatu Government and World Bank to Strengthen Partnership
The government of Vanuatu and the World Bank have committed to strengthening their partnership, with the Bank set to establish a more significant presence in Port Vila, boost its financial support for the nation’s priorities and increase collaboration...
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Mongolia on Three-Year Extended Fund Facility
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Koshy Mathai visited Ulaanbaatar during February 1-19 to continue discussions with the Mongolian authorities on a set of economic policies that could be supported by IMF financial assistance...
Europe: Educators to continue fight against CETA
After the European Parliament voted in favour of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, educators will continue to fight this treaty that threatens to erode public education.
Ceta, robots, counter-terrorism, future of the EU
EIB provides EUR 100 million support for Cyprus SMEs and Midcaps through financing agreement with Bank of Cyprus
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on 17 February signed a new EUR 100 million loan with the Bank of Cyprus to support investments by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Midcaps, bolstering growth and creating quality new jobs for...
First estimate for December 2016: EU28 current account surplus €17.8 bnㄝ, €11.2 bn surplus for trade in services
IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by Mr. Boileau Loko visited Abidjan and Dakar from February 7 to 15, 2017 for discussions with the institutions of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) on Common Policies...
Robots and artificial intelligence: MEPs call for EU-wide liability rules
EU-wide rules are needed for the fast-evolving field of robotics, e.g. to enforce ethical standards or establish liability for accidents involving driverless cars, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to The Kyrgyz Republic
An IMF mission led by Mr. Edward Gemayel visited Bishkek during February 9–15, to take stock of the latest economic developments, discuss progress on economic reforms, and prepare for the upcoming combined Article IV consultation and fourth review...
