ESMA To Recognise Three UK CCPS In The Event Of A No-Deal Brexit
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced, on February 18, that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, three central counterparties (CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (UK) – LCH Limited, ICE Clear Europe Limited and LME Clear...
IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Slovenia
On February 14, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Slovenia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with Nepal
On February 8, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Nepal.
Transparency, inclusivity and development needs take centre stage at the Seventh African Fiscal Forum (Nairobi, 14 and 15 February 2019)
The IMF’s African and Fiscal Affairs Department, the Kenyan Treasury and the European Commission organised the Seventh African Fiscal Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, on 14 and 15 February. This annual event brings together senior officials from ministries...
Reducing Gender Gap Boosts Sri Lankan Economy, Says World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region
World Bank Vice President South Asia Hartwig Schafer (center), Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake (right) and...
Project Signing: World Bank Signs Agreement to Help Himachal Pradesh End Water Shortages in Shimla
New Country Partnership Framework to Support Zambia Achieve Inclusive Growth
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors, on February 14, endorsed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support the government of Zambia address the structural challenges and promote pro-poor growth with a focus on rural areas.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Fiji
On February 12, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Republic of Fiji and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
EU provides €45 million in support for smallholder agri-businesses in rural Africa
Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica is in Rome for the launch of the new Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund, on February 15, which will help deliver on the Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investments and Jobs...
OECD unemployment rate stable at 5.2% in December 2018
