Finance & Economics

Recovery Strengthens in Central and Eastern Europe, Yet Risks Remain, says World Bank

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IMF Executive Board Concludes the Fourth Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Iceland

On July 7, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Fourth Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Iceland.

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Spain

On July 7, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation with Spain.

Turkey: Macroeconomic stability and structural reform key to strong and inclusive growth, OECD says

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World Bank and Kazakhstan Plan Further Improvements in the Northern Aral Sea Area

During the visit to Kyzylorda region, World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Saroj Kumar Jha and Vice-Minister of Environment and Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nyssanbayev discussed opportunities for continued cooperation for realization of the second phase of the Syr Darya Control and Northern Aral Sea Project.

OECD unemployment rate stable at 7.4% in May 2014

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OECD Harmonised Unemployment Rates, s.a.

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Cameroon

On June 30, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Cameroon and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Brunei Darussalam

On May 19, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Brunei Darussalam.

US, China Focus on Trade Concerns in Second Day of Talks

Senior United States and Chinese officials continued talks Thursday in Beijing, with several sensitive economic and trade issues expected to be on the agenda.

Governments must address the vulnerability of social institutions, OECD says

Future generations will pay a high price if countries fail to reform pension, health care and unemployment schemes, according to a new OECD report.