IMF Releases Report on Haiti's Rapid Credit Facility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on February 6, released the staff report prepared in connection with the approval of the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) for Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. On November 18, 2016, the Board approved Haiti’s...
Ireland: EIB and ISIF confirm multi-million backing for new investment in Irish forestry
The European Investment Bank and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) have agreed to back a new initiative expected to support EUR 112 million of new investment in privately owned forests across Ireland. This new engagement with Dasos represents...
UK Capacity Market confirms guaranteed electricity security for next winter at low cost
With the conclusion of the latest round of the Capacity Market UK Government continues to guarantee homes and businesses have a reliable electricity supply all year round.
Investing in Education Quality Can Lead to More Equitable Growth in Côte d’Ivoire
Possessing the second highest growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d'Ivoire must now seek to strengthen its human capital by improving its education system and the quality of public expenditure allocated to the sector if it is to obtain greater...
Growth in Turkey to Recover in 2017 Thanks to Improving Exports, Says World Bank
The World Bank issued ,on February 2, its new Turkey Regular Economic Note (TREN) which focuses on the recent economic developments and provides World Bank forecasts on key macroeconomic indicators in Turkey on a quarterly basis. The Bank revised its...
Rising energy prices push OECD annual inflation to 1.8% in December 2016
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Austria
On February 1, the Executive Board of the IMF concluded the Article IV consultation with Austria, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
Growth in Turkey to Recover in 2017 Thanks to Improving Exports, Says World Bank
The World Bank on February 2 issued its new Turkey Regular Economic Note (TREN)[i] which focuses on the recent economic developments and provides World Bank forecasts on key macroeconomic indicators in Turkey on a quarterly basis. The Bank revised its...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Spain
On January 27, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Spain.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Papua New Guinea
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Papua New Guinea on November 29, 2016, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time basis.
