Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: April 2019
Source: Labour Force Statistics
Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, April 2019
IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under Argentina's Stand-By Arrangement, Approves US$10.8 Billion Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on April 5th, completed the third review of Argentina’s economic performance under the 36-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) that was approved on June 20, 2018. The completion of the review...
As Growth Slows in Europe and Central Asia, Financial Inclusion Can Play Key Role Addressing Long-Term Challenges
Economic growth in the Europe and Central Asia region slowed to 3.1% in 2018, and is projected to decline to 2.1% in 2019, amid slowing global growth and uncertain prospects, according to the World Bank’s Economic Update for Europe and Central Asia,...
IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Xiangming Li visited São Tomé and Príncipe during March 20-April 4, 2019 for discussions on a new program supported by the IMF’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
With Moderating Growth in Croatia, Financial Inclusion Can Play Key Role Addressing Long-Term Challenges
Croatia experienced economic growth of 2.6% in 2018, and it is expected to remain moderate at an average of 2.5% in the 2019-2021 period, according to the World Bank’s Economic Update for Europe and Central Asia, released on April 5th.
Tackling Corruption in Government
No country is immune to corruption. The abuse of public office for private gain erodes people’s trust in government and institutions, makes public policies less effective and fair, and siphons taxpayers’ money away from schools, roads, and hospitals...
Polish Economy to Slow Slightly, Fiscal Deficit to Grow, Says World Bank
Poland’s economic growth rate is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2019, down from over 5.0% in 2018, according to the World Bank’s latest Economic Update for Europe and Central Asia, released on April 4th.
Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 2 April 2019
UN highlights profound implication of population trends on sustainable development
A view of the city of Bogotá, Colombia.
