World Bank Group Strengthens Its Engagement in Maldives
The World Bank has launched online public consultations for its second Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) in Maldives. The consultations invite views from the Maldivian public on what they think are the most important issues and opportunities facing...
Stop the waste: UN food agencies call for action to reduce global hunger
According to the UN, an estimated one-third of all food is lost or wasted worldwide as it...
Trade Integration Even More Important for Latin America and the Caribbean as Growth Slows
The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has entered a new phase of weak economic performance, but increased integration in international trade and global value chains could reinvigorate economic growth.
East Asia and Pacific: Growth Slows as Trade Tensions and Global Uncertainties Intensify
Growth in developing East Asian and Pacific economies is expected to slow from 6.3 percent in 2018 to 5.8 percent in 2019 and to 5.7 and 5.6 percent in 2020 and 2021, respectively, reflecting a broad-based decline in export growth and manufacturing...
Unemployment Drops While Growth Slows in Western Balkans
Economic activity is slowing in the Western Balkans, as investments and exports continue to fade in the six countries around the region. Growth is estimated at 3.2% in 2019, down from 3.9% in 2018, according to the latest Western Balkans Regular...
Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: October 2019
Source: Labour Force Statistics
Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 3 October 2019
87th Session of the OECD Steel Committee - Chair's Statement
At its 87th session on 26-27 September 2019, the OECD Steel Committee held in-depth discussions on challenges facing the global steel industry and policy approaches to encourage adjustment and ensure a level playing field in the sector. Key issues of...
Four years on and half a billion dollars later - Tax Inspectors Without Borders
The international community has made important progress in improving developing countries' ability to tax multinational enterprises and boost domestic revenue mobilisation.
A senior U.S. diplomat explained to lawmakers Thursday that the U.S. cut more than $160 million in aid for Afghanistan to motivate the government to be more accountable to its citizens and to the global community.
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) launched Sustainable Development Bonds totaling USD 500 million. The Norinchukin Bank, a national-level financial institution for agricultural, fishery and...
