OECD employment rate increases to 68.2% in the first quarter of 2018
International community strengthens support for Somalia's plans for stability and development
On July 17, international stakeholders gathered in Brussels for the Somalia Partnership Forum, organised by the European Union together with the Federal Government of Somalia and Sweden. Over 60 delegations took part and agreed on joint commitments in...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Canada
On July 13, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Canada. The 2018 Article IV consultation centered on policies to secure stronger, inclusive, and self-sustaining growth.
The Platform for Collaboration on Tax invites final comments on a revised version of its report on the "Taxation of Offshore Indirect Transfers of Assets"
The Platform for Collaboration on Tax – a joint initiative of the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank Group – has undertaken, at the request of the G20, the development of a series of “toolkit” reports to help guide developing countries in the implementation...
Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong has spent $46k on tables, chairs and credenzas since June 2017
Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released documents obtained through Access to Information showing that since June 2017, the Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong has spent nearly $46,000 on tables, chairs and a...
World Bank Vice President Visits Uzbekistan, Encourages Authorities to Maintain Impressive Pace and Scope of Reforms
World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Cyril Muller reconfirmed the World Bank Group’s strong commitment to support Uzbekistan as it goes through a major economic and social transformation, and encouraged Uzbek authorities to maintain...
IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with Guyana
On June 15, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Guyana and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Nigeria
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Amine Mati, Senior Resident Representative and Mission Chief for Nigeria, visited Nigeria from June 27 to July 9, 2018 to discuss recent economic and financial developments, update macroeconomic...
Myanmar Intensifies Economic Policy Reform Agenda to Address Emerging Risks and Achieve Inclusive, Sustained Growth
Cambodia and World Bank Join Forces to Improve Higher Education and Connectivity
The government of Cambodia and the World Bank, on July 12, signed agreements signaling the start of the implementation of two key investment projects, one seeking to improve higher education for industrial development, and the other one focused on...
