Mozambique Receives US$110 Million from World Bank to Help Tackle Bottlenecks for Achieving Shared Growth and Prosperity
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$110 million equivalent in support of the Government of Mozambique’s poverty reduction priorities.
Business start-up rates remain sluggish, new OECD data shows
Business start-up rates remain below pre-crisis levels – particularly in the Euro area – indicating that entrepreneurs may continue to be suffering from restrictive lending conditions, according to new OECD data released in the latest issue.
Doubt Over Syrian Steps to Control Hyperinflation
The Syrian government is moving to shore up the value of its free-falling currency, imposing harsh penalties on black-market dealing in foreign currencies.
Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth to discuss innovative small business
On 14–16 July, the meeting of the EU Council Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth (attaché) is to be held in Vilnius and Trakai. The discussion will focus on the EU Single Market for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. The...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia.
Billion pound commitment to power UK auto sector to the future
The UK government and automotive industry are investing £500 million each over the next ten years in an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to research, develop and commercialise the technologies for the vehicles of the future.
World Assisted Commercial Agriculture Development Project Disburse, Over N209 Million to 3000 Farmers in Kano State
Over three thousand farmers have benefited from Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) in Kano State. Of this number, 1,637 are males while 1,502 women benefited.
US, China Move Forward on Bilateral Investment Treaty
U.S. and Chinese officials have agreed to restart negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty - a move hailed by Washington as a "significant breakthrough" that could expand Chinese market access for American investors.
More competition essential for future of mobile innovation, says OECD
Wireless and fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD countries.
Note: Data for Wireless broadband from...
OECD: Postsecondary education key to maintaining global standing of U.S. workforce
The United States should improve postsecondary career and technical training provisions to help students transition smoothly into education programs and the labor market, according to a new OECD report published.
