IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Lithuania
On May 13, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Lithuania.
‘The Earth is not flat; it is urban,’ says UN report, urging new agenda for resilient, sustainable cities
Families enjoying an afternoon in Simon Bolivar Park in Bogotá, Colombia.
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to the Republic of Marshall Islands
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission led by Jaewoo Lee visited Majuro during May 9‒18 2016 to conduct the 2016 Article IV Consultation discussions. The mission exchanged views on recent economic developments and the outlook with...
Agriculture a Key Driver in Reducing Poverty in Bangladesh: World Bank
World Bank Supports Ethiopia’s Small and Medium Enterprises to Boost Job Creation
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday approved a US$200 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ethiopia.
Statement by Mr. David Lipton, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, at the Conclusion of his Visit to Iran
Mr. David Lipton, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited The Islamic Republic of Iran during May 15-17, 2016. During his visit, he met with Mohammad Nahavandian, Chief of Staff of President Hassan Rouhani;...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Slovenia
On May 9, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Slovenia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Luxembourg
On May 6, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Luxembourg.
Luxembourg’s various competitive advantages of fiscal stability, a qualified workforce, prudent financial...
The World Bank Group and Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture Launch the 2016 Enabling the Business of Agriculture Report
The World Bank Group, in partnership with Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, on 16 May, launched the 2016 Enabling the Business of Agriculture report: “Comparing Regulatory Good Practices...
Digital Technologies Have Spread Rapidly, But Digital Dividends Have Lagged Behind, says New World Bank Report
With around 130 million mobile phone subscribers, the digital technologies are spreading rapidly in Bangladesh. Yet, Bangladesh has the fifth largest number of people who are not connected to the internet. Bangladesh can accelerate growth, create more...
