A US$40 Million World Bank Grant to Support the Palestinian Authority’s Reform Priorities
A sustainable fiscal position and strong public financial management systems are key elements for building the institutions of a future Palestinian state. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$40 million grant to support the...
IMF Publishes New Board Paper on Budget Institutions in G-20 Countries
The IMF has published a Board Paper on Budget Institutions in G-20 Countries. The 2008 global economic crisis left many G-20 countries facing large and long-term fiscal consolidation needs. A substantial body of evidence suggests that institutional...
IMF Mission Statement at the Conclusion of 2014 Article IV Discussions with Saudi Arabia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Tim Callen, IMF Mission Chief to Saudi Arabia, held discussions during May 4-15 on the 2014 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia. The completion of the Article IV Consultation is subject to the...
Nearly 190,000 Rural Producers and Investors to Benefit from Better Access to Markets in Haiti
About 190 000 producers, investors and members of agricultural organizations in the Centre Artibonite region in the heart of Haiti will benefit from improved access to local markets and services as a result of a US$58 million grant from the...
Land Ownership Still Lagging for Women in Western Balkans
Even in countries where clear legal protections for women’s ownership of land exist, local customs often continue to work against equality for female farmers, according to new data released this week by FAO and the World Bank.
IMF Executive Board Reviews Fund's Income Position and Sets Margin for Lending Rate for Financial Years 2015–16
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its annual review of the Fund’s income position for the financial year ending April 30, 2014 (FY 2014) and set the margin for the lending rate for IMF credit for FY 2015 and FY...
Improved Employment Options for 15 Thousand Bolivian Youth
The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors today approved US$20 million in financing for a youth training program for low income Bolivian youth. The Improving Employability and Labor Income of Youth Project will help close to 15 thousand youth...
Reducing red tape in business would boost Greek productivity, OECD says
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Improved Employment Options for 15 Thousand Bolivian Youth
The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved US$20 million in financing for a youth training program for low income Bolivian youth. The Improving Employability and Labor Income of Youth Project will help close to 15 thousand youth between...
Hunger Among Seniors on the Rise
