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A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by Mr. Boileau Loko visited Abidjan and Dakar from February 7 to 15, 2017 for discussions with the institutions of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) on Common Policies for Member Countries of the Union.

EU-wide rules are needed for the fast-evolving field of robotics, e.g. to enforce ethical standards or establish liability for accidents involving driverless cars, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday.

An IMF mission led by Mr. Edward Gemayel visited Bishkek during February 9–15, to take stock of the latest economic developments, discuss progress on economic reforms, and prepare for the upcoming combined Article IV consultation and fourth review under the ECF program planned for April.

A young woman checking her smartphone, Washington DC. , USA.

On January 30, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

An increasing number of developing countries – Mexico, China, Turkey, India, Vietnam, Brazil, and South Africa – are emerging as leaders in sustainable energy, with robust policies to support energy access, renewables and energy efficiency, according to a new World Bank Report.

The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education and the World Bank Group, on February 14, announced a new strategic partnership focused on improving the quality and relevance of education for Arab children and youth.

EU job search aid worth €1,818,750 for 800 former retail workers in the Netherlands was approved in plenary in a vote on Tuesday. The workers were made redundant by six retail trade companies which recently went bankrupt in the Drenthe and Overijssel provinces.