IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review Under Extended Fund Facility Arrangement (EFF) for Tunisia
On September 28, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth Review of Tunisia’s economic program supported by an arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
IMF Executive Board Approves US$290 million Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility for Barbados
On October 1, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a four-year Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Barbados for an amount equivalent to SDR 208 million (about US$290 million, or 220...
Fairer food supply chain: Agriculture MEPs clamp down on unfair trading
New draft rules to better protect farmers against buyers’ unfair trading practices were approved by the Agriculture Committee on Monday.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Philippines
On September 17, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Philippines.
IMF Staff Completes Seventh ECF Review Visit to Ghana
An IMF team led by Annalisa Fedelino, visited Accra from September 17-27, 2018, to conduct the seventh review of Ghana’s economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The discussions focused on recent developments, fiscal and...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka to Discuss Progress of Economic Reform Program
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Manuela Goretti visited Colombo during September 13-27, 2018 to hold discussions on the fifth review of the Sri Lanka’s economic program supported by a three-year Extended Fund Facility (...
Canadian Taxpayers Federation demands an investigation into stadium-loan debacle
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) called for a comprehensive investigation into the Winnipeg stadium deal that has now saddled taxpayers with more than $200 million in costs due to loans being written off on September 27.
World Tourism Day: harnessing new technologies to transform travel
The Gardens of Versailles Palace.
Improved Business Environment to Support Sustainable Growth in Lao PDR
Lao firms and households will benefit from a new US$13 million project, on September 27, approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, which will promote reforms to the business environment, for instance reducing the number of days needed...
Taxpayers Federation applauds Olympics whistleblower
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is applauding a City of Calgary whistleblower who has leaked municipal documents that highlight the city’s concerns over additional costs not included in the Olympics price tag.
