OECD CLIs continue to point to easing growth momentum in most major economies
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Panama
Panama remains one of the most dynamic growing countries in Latin America, but economic activity has been less dynamic than expected, with growth estimated at 3.6 percent in the first nine months of 2018 (compared to 5.6 percent in the same period of...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Croatia
On February 8, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2018 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Croatia.
OECD household income growth continues to lag GDP growth in third quarter of 2018
Continuing Reform Momentum Key to Accelerating Growth, says World Bank Regional Vice President in Visit to Ukraine
Cyril Muller, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, on Febuary 8, visited Kyiv to commend Ukraine on the wide-ranging reforms the country has undertaken recently and which led to the approval of a $750 million Policy Based Guarantee...
Winter 2019 Economic Forecast: growth moderates amid global uncertainties
The European economy is expected to grow for the seventh year in a row in 2019, with expansion forecast in every Member State. The pace of growth overall is projected to moderate compared to the high rates of recent years and the outlook is subject to...
New $30 million Grant to Support Palestinian Reforms and Boost Economic Opportunities
The World Bank, on Febuary 7, approved a US$30 million development policy grant to support the Palestinian Authority’s reform program in strengthening fiscal resilience and creating an environment conducive for private investment and job creation.
New forms of work: deal on measures boosting workers’ rights
EP negotiators struck a deal with EU ministers on minimum rights for workers with on-demand, voucher-based or platform jobs, such as Uber or Deliveroo.
IMF Staff Reaches Agreement on Policies for the Completion of the Second Review of Jordan’s Extended Fund Facility
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Martin Cerisola, visited Amman during January 27-February 7, to discuss the country’s recent economic developments; as well as the authorities’ economic policies and reforms under Jordan’s...
Slower Growth, Better Prospects for Papua New Guinea Economy
To facilitate broad-based and inclusive growth in Papua New Guinea (PNG), increasing the quality of human capital through better education and health services and strengthening the business environment to spur private sector development will be key,...
