IMF Staff Holds Combined 2016 Article IV Consultation and Fifth ECF Review Mission to Sierra Leone
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by John Wakeman-Linn visited Freetown during March 15–29, 2016 to conduct the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and hold the 2016 Article IV consultation discussions.
World Bank Supports Rwanda Development through Urbanization
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$95 million International Development Association (IDA)* credit to support Rwanda’s urbanization strategy through targeted infrastructure development and support for local economic...
President Jim Yong Kim Reaffirms Support for Tunisia’s Ongoing Transition
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim reaffirmed strong support for Tunisia in its historic transition to a more stable post-revolution era. Kim called for a sharper focus on creating jobs for disenfranchised youth and spurring economic growth in...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Belize
On September 16, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation1 with Belize.
World Bank Supports Romania’s Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Pollution
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday approved a €48 million (US$52.39 million equivalent) additional financing to Romania for the Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control Project, which will support the country’s efforts to reduce the...
World Bank Continues Supporting Azerbaijan’s Highway Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 140 million Loan to the Republic of Azerbaijan for the Additional Financing for the Third Highway Project, on March 28 (Monday) . The Additional Financing will help complete upgrading of the Baku –...
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to Thailand
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ana Corbacho, visited Bangkok from March 3–18, 2016, to conduct the 2016 Article IV Consultation discussions. The mission exchanged views on recent economic developments and the outlook with...
IMF Executive Board Completes Tenth Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on March 25, 2016 completed the tenth review of Pakistan’s economic performance under a three-year program supported by an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. In completing the review...
Social and Economic Inclusion Key to Stability in Iraq
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim told a special session of the Iraqi parliament on March 26 that the path to stability and shared growth in Iraq lay in empowering local governments, opening up and diversifying the economy, and improving the...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Solomon Islands
On March 21, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2016 Article IV Consultation with Solomon Islands.
