IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Albania’s EFF and Approves €36 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday completed the fourth review of Albania’s economic performance under the Extended-Fund Facility (EFF). Completion of the review enables an immediate disbursement of SDR 28.88...
New UN report calls for economic inclusivity to drive growth in Asia-Pacific region
Passengers and commuters in a train station in Mumbai, India.
Philippines: World Bank Cites Secretary Soliman, Six Others for Leadership in Social Accountability
DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman and six other leaders from government, on May 13 civil society and the private sector worldwide were recognized for their work in promoting social accountability as a means to eradicate poverty and promote...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Korea
On May 8, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the Republic of Korea.
Global Partnership for Social Accountability Continues to Grow, with New Contributions from Dominican Republic, Ford Foundation
The Dominican Republic has become the first country in the global South to join the group of donors who are funding the Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA), a program launched by the World Bank Group in 2012 to strengthen public-sector...
IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to the Republic of Uzbekistan
An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mr. Raja Almarzoqi visited Tashkent on April 29−May 12, 2015 to hold discussions on the 2015 Article IV consultation.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Bulgaria
On May 4, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Bulgaria.
Composite leading indicators point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Government of India and World Bank Sign $248 Million Agreement to Improve Rural Water and Sanitation Services in Punjab – Over 8 million people to benefit
The Government of India, the Government of Punjab and the World Bank signed a $248 million loan agreement for the Punjab Rural Water and Sanitation Sector Improvement Project to help the state of Punjab improve its delivery of water and sanitation...
IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Liberia
A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Corinne Deléchat, visited Monrovia from April 25 to May 8, 2015 to conduct the fourth review of the government’s economic program supported by the IMF under an Extended Credit Facility (ECF...
