IMF Executive Board Completes Eight PSI Review for Senegal and Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday completed the eighth review of Senegal’s economic performance under the program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and also concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation....
World Bank Supports Efforts to Achieve Growth with Equity and to Develop Cities in Colombia
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a two-loan package on December 12, 2014 totaling US$1.4 billion to strengthen economic growth with equity in Colombia, on the one hand, and increase productivity and sustainability in Colombian...
IMF Completes First Review Under Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Seychelles, and Approves US$2.4 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last Friday completed the first review under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement (EFF)1 for Seychelles. The completion of the review enables a disbursement of SDR 1.635 million (about US$...
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Grenada, and Approves US$2.9 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last Friday completed the first review of Grenada’s economic performance under a three-year program supported by an arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The completion of...
IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under Stand-By Arrangement for Tunisia; Approves US$104.8 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last Friday completed the fifth review of Tunisia’s performance under an economic program supported by a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The completion of the fifth review enables the...
Land Information Disclosure in Vietnam Improved, but More Progress Needed
Latin America, Caribbean job market faces ‘scenario of uncertainty’ in 2015 – UN report
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Reforming Fiscal Equalization Transfers for Local Governments: Lessons for Poland
A well-designed system that shares revenue and responsibilities between different levels of government (fiscal equalization transfers) is key to ensure that all Polish citizens have access to good quality public services, regardless their geographical...
UK's new checks introduced to stop illegal migrants opening bank accounts
UK's new generation of National Colleges will lead revolution in hi-tech skills
UK's Business Secretary Vince Cable announced a new wave of employer-led National Colleges to help the UK develop world-class skills in the advanced manufacturing, digital, wind energy and creative industries on 11 December 2014.
