IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring with the Republic of Moldova
On June 23, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring (PPM) with the Republic of Moldova.
Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Vietnam Solidifies Macroeconomic Stability, but Economic Growth Continues to Perform Below its Potential
A World Bank report released indicates that Vietnam’s macroeconomic stabilization performance has continued to improve. Growth remains moderate and continues to come in below its potential.
Statement at the end of the IMF Staff Mission to Niger
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Cheikh Anta Gueye visited Niamey from June 22-26, 2014 for the fourth review of Niger’s financial and economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The ECF arrangement for Niger...
World Bank Provides Euro 7.3 million to Support Sustainable Land Management and Community Benefits in Rural Areas
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved Euro 7.3 million in IBRD financing for the Environmental Services Project in Albania, which will benefit farmers, forest associations, groups, and individuals in 310 rural communes and 2,980...
Angola Economy Back on Track, Non-Oil Sector Expands
Despite a slight deceleration in 2013 due to lower oil revenues, Angola’s economy appears to be back on track with real GDP growing by 4.4%, according to the World Bank’s latest Angola Economic Update. This is well above the 2009-2011 average of 3.5...
Italy needs to improve immigrant integration in society and work, says OECD
Africa: World Bank Group Sets Historic New Development Financing Record for Region
The World Bank Group committed a record-breaking *$15.3 billion to Sub Saharan Africa’s development in fiscal year 2014 (July 2013 to June 2014) supporting shared prosperity in the Region and focusing on increased efforts to reduce poverty.
Small businesses continue to face finance constraints despite economic recovery
Financing conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain a pressing concern in many countries, according to a new OECD report.
IMF Executive Board Concludes Third Review Under Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Liberia and Approves US$11.4 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review of Liberia’s economic performance under the three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Liberia.
