IMF Executive Board Completes Third PSI Review for Mozambique
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday completed the third review of Mozambique’s economic performance under the program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI). The Board’s decision was taken on a lapse of time...
Greek PM Links Elections, Nation's Eurozone Future
Greece's prime minister is warning that his financially battered country may be forced out of the eurozone monetary union if leftists promising to scrap wide-ranging austerity measures are victorious in snap elections next month.
UK's rural productivity driven by hi-tech boost and better roads
Belarusian President Dismisses PM Amid Economic Woes
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the country's prime minister, as the former Soviet state struggles with the effects of Russia's economic crisis.
Millions wasted as UK citizens don’t spend gift vouchers
As much as £300 million worth of gift vouchers bought this year could go unspent according to research by the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association (UKGCVA). UK Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to spend and enjoy any vouchers...
EP's LinkedIn group: the debates that got people talking in 2014
The EP's LinkedIn group is a popular platform for discussing EU issues.
Eurasian Economic Union on Shaky Ground at Outset
The Eurasian Economic Union is headed for a rough start.
Officials from members of the economic alliance, which was modeled on the European Union and officially comes into effect January 1, met Tuesday in Moscow under the pain of Russia's...
World Bank Disburses US$75 million for Armenia Policy Reform Program
The World Bank Tuesday disbursed the full amount of the US$75 million Second Development Policy Operation (DPO) for Armenia to support a wide range of critical reforms under implementation by the Government of Armenia.
World Bank Supports Greater Resilience to Climate Related Hazards in Mozambique
On 23 December the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved an International Development Association (IDA)* financing in the amount of US$50 million to support climate change related reforms agreed upon between the Government of Mozambique (...
IMF Executive Board Modifies SDR Interest Rate Basket
On December 22, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) decided to replace the three-month Eurepo rate as the euro component of the SDR interest basket with the three-month spot rate for euro area central government bonds...
