Kenyans Earn First Ever Carbon Credits From Sustainable Farming
Smallholder farmers in western Kenya are now benefiting from carbon credits generated by improving farming techniques. These are the first credits worldwide issued under the sustainable agricultural land management (SALM) carbon accounting...
From bananas to solar panels: when trade conflicts turn bad
Trade wars can prove bad for business for everyone involved. However, sometimes countries feel it is worth reaching for trade restrictions because of concerns over health or unfair competition.
Unlocking The Many Benefits of Sustainable Urban Sanitation Services in The Region And in Vietnam
EP this week: Turkish Prime Minister, human rights in Russia and national treasures
MEPs have another busy week ahead of them
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Slovenia
On January 13, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the Republic of Slovenia.
IMF Executive Board Completes Third and Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Malawi and Approves US$ 20Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third and fourth reviews of Malawi’s economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Sets Tone for Future Bipartisan Negotiations
Bread for the World applauds the passage of the fiscal year 2014 omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 3547). Passed, the $1.1 trillion appropriations bill replaces the sequester for two years while maintaining a circle of protection around many...
OECD Secretary-General strongly supports recently announced plans to revitalise the French economy
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría strongly supports President François Hollande’s recently announced measures to revitalise the French economy and set it on a path towards stronger growth.
Europe and Central Asia: Coping with policy normalization in high-income countries
Economic activity strengthened in the Europe and Central Asia region(1) in 2013 supported by strengthening external demand. The return to growth in the Euro Area in the second quarter of 2013 supported real side activity in the region, particularly in...
UKBusiness Secretary beats the drum for it's business in the UAE
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable embarks on his first trip as Business Secretary to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost trade with the region and encourage more inward investment into the UK. The UAE is the UK’s largest civil export market in the...
