Finance & Economics

Teleworking may seem easier, but it could disrupt your work-life balance – UN reports

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Sustained reforms are essential to reinforcing inclusive growth in Italy

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with the Lao People's Democratic Republic

On January 30, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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World Bank Scores Sustainable Energy Policies in 111 Countries

An increasing number of developing countries – Mexico, China, Turkey, India, Vietnam, Brazil, and South Africa – are emerging as leaders in sustainable energy, with robust policies to support energy access, renewables and energy efficiency, according...

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Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, World Bank Group Announce New Partnership to Improve Opportunities for Arab Youth

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education and the World Bank Group, on February 14, announced a new strategic partnership focused on improving the quality and relevance of education for Arab children and youth.

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EU job-search aid: €1.8m for 800 former retail workers in the Netherlands

EU job search aid worth €1,818,750 for 800 former retail workers in the Netherlands was approved in plenary in a vote on Tuesday. The workers were made redundant by six retail trade companies which recently went bankrupt in the Drenthe and Overijssel...

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More strategic focus would improve impact of Poland’s foreign aid

Poland has built up a small but solid presence in international development and should now focus its limited resources on areas where it can make the most impact, allocating more funds to bilateral aid in priority countries and sectors, according to a...

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Giving Oceans a Break Could Generate US$83 Billion in Additional Benefits for Fisheries

Fishing less, and better, could generate an additional $83 billion each year for the fisheries sector, creating a much-needed revenue stream in developing countries and improving global food security, according to a new World Bank Group report.

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region

On February 13, 2017 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation discussions with Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a...

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A New Risk Sharing Facility to Lower Premiums for Africa's Farmers

The World Bank Group’s Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) have entered into an agreement to carry out a risk-sharing facility, in form of an experience account, to decrease premium levels for insured...

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