Wide-ranging reforms needed to ensure Italy’s economic recovery
Vienna Initiative, 10 Years On, Makes Case for Deeper Financial Integration in Emerging Europe
The case for deeper financial integration in emerging Europe remains strong as the Vienna Initiative marks a decade since its launch as a unique public-private forum that helped the region weather the worst of the global economic crisis.
Further reforms in Sweden can drive growth, competitiveness and social cohesion
World Bank Helps Improve Livability of Four Localities in Dhaka City
The World Bank, on March 29, approved $100.5 million to improve public spaces and urban services in four large neighborhoods under the Dhaka South City Corporation benefitting about a million residents.
OECD Steel Committee concerned about excess capacity in steel sector
Low growth prospects for the global economy, slowing demand for steel and virtually unchanged steelmaking capacity are driving severe and persistent excess capacity in the steel sector, the OECD Steel Committee said at the end of its meeting this week...
Cyprus: Staff Concluding Statement of the Third Post-Program Monitoring Mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Nicosia during March 18–27, 2019, for the third post-program monitoring (PPM) discussions. PPM is part of the IMF’s regular monitoring of countries with significant outstanding IMF credit, which...
IMF Staff Completes 2019 Article IV Consultation Mission to Mozambique
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ricardo Velloso visited Maputo during March 13–27, 2019, to conduct the Article IV consultation mission.
Armenia and World Bank Group Renew Country Partnership Framework Focusing on Competitive, Export-led Economy
The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors endorsed the 2019-23 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Armenia with around US$ 500 million to support sustainable and inclusive growth and improve living standards in the country, on March...
Further reforms needed for a stronger and more inclusive Argentine economy
OECD Steel Committee concerned about excess capacity in steel sector
Low growth prospects for the global economy, slowing demand for steel and virtually unchanged steelmaking capacity are driving severe and persistent excess capacity in the steel sector, the OECD Steel Committee said at the end of its meeting. The...
