Parliament rejects national GMO bans proposal
A draft EU law that would enable any EU member state to restrict or prohibit the sale and use of EU-approved GMO food or feed on its territory was rejected by the European Parliament on Wednesday. Members are concerned that the law might prove...
IMF Executive Board Concludes Ex Post Evaluation of the 2011 Stand-by Arrangement with St. Kitts and Nevis
On October 21, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Ex Post Evaluation of the 2011–14 Stand-by Arrangement with St. Kitts and Nevi
Economic Outlook for Europe and Central Asia Presented in Dushanbe
In the midst of an uncertain global economic environment, GDP growth for the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region is expected to increase to 1.4 percent for 2015, with 1.8 percent growth projected for 2016. But prospects for countries vary widely: the...
Sparks, skills and new hope for Afghan refugee women in Iran
Afghan inventor Nour Mohammad Mohammadi, 23, teaches electronics to female Afghan refugees in Iran.
Thailand Is One of Top 50 Economies for Doing Business
A new World Bank Group report finds that Thailand has retained its position among the top 50 economies worldwide and has ranked third among ASEAN countries on the ease of doing business.
IMF Sees Lower Growth Ahead for Sub Saharan Africa; Calls for Economic Policies to Adjust to New Environment
Economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa has weakened markedly although growth remains stronger than in many other regions, with growth expected at 3.75 percent in 2015 and 4.25 percent in 2016, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on October 27...
Costa Rica, Jamaica and Mexico Record Most Business Reforms in Latin America and Caribbean
Costa Rica, Jamaica and Mexico recorded the most reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean in the last five years, continuing to make big strides to improve their countries’ business climate, according to the World Bank Group’s latest annual ease of...
UN General Assembly renews long-standing call for end to US embargo against Cuba
The General Assembly adopted for the twenty-fourth consecutive year a resolution calling for an end to...
Europe and Central Asia: Modest Recovery in the West, but Sharp Slowdown in the East
EU's 2016 budget: "The priority of this budget will be to boost employment"
José Manuel Fernandes
