Myanmar Growth Eases Slightly but Remains Robust in 2015-2016
International trade statistics: trends in first quarter 2016
G20 total international merchandise trade
Seasonally adjusted, current prices and US$...
Horn of Africa: World Bank $175 Million Financing Supports Regional Initiative on Communities Hosting Refugees
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved $175 million in financing to help mitigate the impact of forced displacement on refugee-hosting communities in the Horn of Africa, on 31 May.
Virginia Couple Sentenced to Prison in Tax Fraud Scheme
Two Bedford, Virginia, residents were on 31 May sentenced to prison for criminal offenses arising out of a four-year scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration, announced Acting Assistant Attorney...
World Bank to provide US$43 Million in Concessional Financing to Djibouti for 2016-17 to Create Jobs, Support Incomes, and Improve Services for the Poor
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors endorsed an updated strategy to help Djibouti address vulnerability and improve service delivery, on 31 May. The Board also approved a total of $31 million in concessional financing for Djibouti from...
IMF Staff Concludes 2016 Article IV Mission to Tuvalu
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Dan Nyberg visited Tuvalu during May 19–30 to hold discussions with the Tuvalu authorities and other stakeholders on the 2016 Article IV Consultation.
New ‘nexus’ approach needed to tackle productivity and inequality challenges, says OECD report
Declining productivity growth and rising inequality are two of the biggest obstacles to improved economic performance, according to a new OECD report.
World Bank Analyzes Azerbaijan’s Information Technology Sector
World Bank and Government of Azerbaijan have presented the findings of a new study undertaken by the World Bank experts entitled IT Sector and IT Skills in Azerbaijan: Challenges and Opportunities. The study assesses the strength and weaknesses of the...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Côte d’Ivoire
On May 25, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2016 Article IV consultation with Côte d’Ivoire.
New OECD indicators trace productivity growth slowdown pre- and post- crisis
