Statement by the World Bank Yerevan Office
Armenia’s future economic growth highly depends on the development of a vibrant modern knowledge-based economy, foreign direct investments, and several other factors, including addressing adequately the legacy of economic activities in the previous...
European Commission and EESC – Working hand in hand to deliver solutions for Europe
A strong message of support was sent to organised civil society at the 505th plenary session of European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) with the visit of Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The new EC President pledged increased...
The Rockefeller Foundation, World Bank Group Innovate to Improve Cities’ Access to Funding for Low-Carbon Infrastructure
The World Bank Group, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, will expand its program to help cities unlock capital to deliver needed infrastructure for a climate-smart urban future.
Things we learnt in plenary: Ukraine, terrorism, processed meat, child abduction
The tragedies in Ukraine and the Middle East were among the main subjects debated by MEPs during the February plenary in Strasbourg. Ahead of Thursday's extraordinary European summit, the Parliament also discussed security measures such as the...
Greece Asserts Sovereignty; The Debt Cannot Be Paid
Demonstrating a boldness not seen in a European politician in decades, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis toured the capitals of Europe last week, asserting the sovereign right of his nation to say no to its own destruction. To the faces of rage-...
Benchmarks for financial instruments: European Council agrees stance on tighter controls
The Permanent Representatives Committee on 13 February 2015 agreed, on behalf of the Council, a negotiating stance on new rules aimed at ensuring greater accuracy and integrity of benchmarks in financial instruments.
Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition by Siemens of rotating equipment manufacturer Dresser-Rand
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of rotating equipment manufacturer Dresser-Rand of the US by Siemens of Germany is in line with the EU Merger Regulation. Both companies supply...
UK government offers £5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham
IMF Establishes a Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to Enhance Support for Eligible Low Income Countries Hit by Public Health Disasters
The Ebola epidemic in parts of West Africa is a humanitarian catastrophe that has drawn attention of the international community to the need of addressing the rapid spread of life threatening infectious diseases that cause substantial domestic...
7.6 Million People in Uzbekistan Will Benefit from Better Inter-regional Accessibility by Railway Link
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$195 million IBRD loan for the Pap-Angren Railway Project in Uzbekistan.
