Finance & Economics
New Zealand in a good position to raise development aid ambitions
New Zealand is a valued development partner for its small island neighbours, delivering aid effectively and using its experience of natural disasters to help manage risks in the region. It complements its development assistance by using liberal trade and employment systems to support poor countries, according to the OECD’s latest Peer Review of New Zealand.
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IMF and the Central African Republic Reach Staff-level Agreement on Financial Assistance under the Rapid Credit Facility
A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by Abdelrahmi Bessaha, visited Bangui, Central African Republic (C.A.R.) from June 9 to 18, 2015 to hold discussions on a possible financial assistance under the IMF’s Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) to support the authorities’ emergency program.
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IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to The Gambia
A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Bhaswar Mukhopadhyay, visited Banjul from June 9-22, 2015 to conduct discussions for the 2015 Article IV consultations and to take stock of performance under the Staff Monitored Program (SMP) approved in April 2015.
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Eures network: helping people to find a job in another EU country
Although some parts of Europe suffer from high unemployment rates and employers in other parts struggle to fill vacancies, relatively few people decide to look for a job in another EU country. The European network of Employment Services (Eures) was launched in 1993 to help with this. The employment committee votes on Tuesday 23 June on proposals to improve the Eures network as well as to further integrate Europe's labour markets and facilitate workers' access to mobility services.
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Schulz on Cameron meeting: “I came to London to listen and to learn”
Martin Schulz (right) is greeted by British Prime Minister David Cameron outside number 10 Downing Street
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World Bank Approves $188 Million for Rehabilitation of Guddu Barrage
The World Bank on June 19 approved US$188 million to improve the reliability and safety of the Guddu Barrage and strengthen the Sindh Irrigation Department’s capacity to operate and manage the barrages.
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IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to Ethiopia
“Ethiopia’s state-led development model has delivered rapid and broad-based growth over many years. It has also reduced poverty significantly, while keeping inequality low. The outlook for Ethiopia remains highly favorable, reflecting its significant economic potential and productivity-enhancing investments and reforms. Ethiopia’s growth has so far been driven in large part by public investment. To sustain rapid and inclusive growth over the coming years, the private sector will need to play an increasing role as a driver of growth.
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IMF Completes Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Reviews of Cyprus’ EFF and Approves €278.4 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on June 19 completed the combined fifth, sixth and seventh reviews of Cyprus’s economic adjustment program supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of these reviews enables the disbursement of SDR 222.75 million (about €278.4 million), which would bring total disbursements under the program to SDR 594 million (about €742.4 million).
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EP negotiators welcome informal deal on technical aspects of rail reform package
An informal deal to remove the technical obstacles that differing national standards and procedures place in the way of rail operators and rolling stock manufacturers was struck by MEPs and EU and the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. This deal, on the “technical pillar” of the 4th railway package should cut the time and cost involved in certifying that operators, locomotives and carriages meet safety and technical standards.
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Human Rights
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions

Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future

Global Celebration of International Day of Conscience: Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze Unites Participants from 63 Nations

The Peace Bell Resonates at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit

Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope Endorsed by People in 158 Nations

Post-authoritarian Bureaucracy Violence :Unveiling Ceremony at the Injustice Site of the 1219 Incident

Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020