Tax Inspectors Without Borders making significant progress
Significant progress has been made by an international programme designed to enhance developing countries' ability to bolster domestic revenue collection through strengthening of tax audit capacities.
World Bank Agribusiness Program Benefits Thousands of Small Farmers in Mali Poorest Region
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $30 million International Development Association (IDA)* credit to help smallholders and farmers’ organizations increase and improve the productivity of their agricultural products in the main...
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina on the First Review under the Extended Fund Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Nadeem Ilahi, visited Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) during November 9-22, 2016 to conduct discussions on the first review of BiH’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
Near-worldwide improvement in ICT development; but disparity among countries persists – UN
People using the Internet in Nairobi, Kenya.
OECD GDP growth accelerates to 0.6% in third quarter of 2016
Mayors can play a key role in making inclusive growth a reality
Mayors and local leaders from around the world launched a plan of action to help tackle inequality, boost job creation and harness economic development, on November 21.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kosovo with Agreement on Second and Third Review of the SBA Program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Jacques Miniane, visited Pristina during November 9-18, 2016, to hold discussions on the second and third reviews under Kosovo’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the IMF. At the conclusion of the...
Statement at the Conclusion of the IMF Mission to Ukraine
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ron van Rooden, visited Kiev during November 3-17, to initiate discussions on the third review of the authorities’ economic reform program supported under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$41.6 Million Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility for Haiti
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on November 18, 2016 approved SDR 30.7125 million (about US$41.6 million) in financial assistance for the Republic of Haiti under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) to help the authorities meet...
Stiglitz on fighting tax evasion: "Europe alone can have a very significant impact"
It's vital Europe takes up the leadership in the fight against tax evasion, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz told Parliament's inquiry committee investigating the Panama papers on 16 November. Stiglitz, who served as an advisor to the...
