European Semester: act on your economic policy pledges, MEPs urge EU countries
EU countries need to do more to put their EU economic policy reform pledges into effect at home, especially in the euro area, urged Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs on Monday.
Composite leading indicators point to weakening growth in the Euro area and to stable growth in most other major economies
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
OECD bolsters relationship with Ukraine
World Bank: End of Boom Doesn’t Have to Mean a Bust for the Poor in Latin America
During the recent commodity boom, Latin America and the Caribbean proved that growth could be pro-poor and help fuel tremendous social progress. Now as growth slows regionally and beyond, it is critical to consider what will shore up economic activity...
Africa: Growth May Exceed Five Per Cent in 2015-16, but Ebola, Terrorism and Other Risks Pose Concern
Despite weaker than expected global growth and stable or declining commodity prices, African economies continue to expand at a moderately rapid pace, with regional GDP growth projected to strengthen to 5.2 percent yearly in 2015-16 from 4.6 percent in...
Statement by an IMF Mission at the Conclusion of its Visit to Rwanda
“Rwanda’s recent economic performance has been favorable. Growth in the first half of 2014 rebounded to 6.8 percent. Agriculture output also recovered due to favorable climate conditions. The pick-up in growth was broad-based, including construction,...
IMF Staff Concludes Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions in the Republic of Moldova
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team headed by Mr. Max Alier conducted post-program monitoring (PPM) discussions with the Moldovan authorities in Chișinău during September 25–October 7, 2014. The PPM process is intended for member countries that...
Proper funding for EU priorities: Budgets Committee puts figures on 2015 budget
Figures detailing 2015 budget funding for the EU’s priority growth and jobs policies, education - including the EU's Erasmus+ student mobility programme - and its humanitarian and support work in war-stricken and neighbouring zones were approved by...
EU job-search aid for former metal workers in Spain and carmakers in Belgium
Over a thousand former workers at firms producing metals in Communidad Valenciana (Spain) and cars around Genk (Belgium) should get EU aid to help them find new jobs, the Budgets Committee recommended on Tuesday. The proposed European Globalisation...
Poorer regions struggling to catch up in advanced economies, says OECD
Regional variation in unemployment rate, 2013
