Finance & Economics

Global manufacturing output continues to climb in wake of recession, UN reports

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Men assemble women's coats in a maquila manufacturing plant in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.

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Sweden must keep innovating to maintain strong environmental record, says OECD

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Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia Cooperate to Reduce Pollution in the Adriatic Sea

The World Bank approved two Global Environment Facility (GEF) grants totaling US$6.77 million for the Adriatic Sea Environmental Pollution Control Project for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) (US$2.44 million) and for the Republic of Croatia (US$4.33...

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IMF Mission Completes the 2014 Article IV Consultation Discussions with Vietnam

An IMF mission team led by Mr. John Nelmes visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during May 28-June 11 to conduct the 2014 Article IV consultation discussions with Vietnam.Discussions focused on recent economic developments and the outlook, near-term...

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Canada: Sustain inclusive growth by reducing housing market risks and overcoming specific skills shortages, says OECD

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Government of India and World Bank Sign $100 Million Agreement to Support Himachal Pradesh in its Green Growth Agenda

The Government of India, the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP), and the World Bank signed a $100 million development policy loan (DPL) agreement to help Himachal Pradesh (HP), a mountain state richly endowed with natural resources, move towards a...

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Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, June 2014

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Stable growth momentum in the OECD area

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IMF’s Central American Technical Assistance Centre to receive €6.3 million from the European Union

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Technical Assistance Center for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (CAPTAC-DR) is set to receive a first disbursement of €6.3 million from the European Union (EU) in July. The...

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WB Lowers Projections for Global Economic Outlook, Urges Developing Countries to Double Down On Domestic Reforms

Developing countries are headed for a year of disappointing growth, as first quarter weakness in 2014 has delayed an expected pick-up in economic activity, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, released.

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World Bank Group Supports Agriculture Commercialization in Tajikistan to Increase Famer Incomes and Reduce Poverty

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$22 million grant for the Tajikistan Agriculture Commercialization Project, which builds on the past reforms in agriculture and land, and further expands opportunities for farmers and...

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