Finance & Economics
World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia says tackling macro-fiscal imbalances a prerequisite for faster growth and job creation in Albania
World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Laura Tuck completed her three-day visit to Albania, during which she had broad ranging discussions with the Government and other partners on Albania’s growth and development. She took stock of the results under the World Bank’s strong partnership with Albania, and discussed the Bank’s next five-year country partnership framework to support the country’s development priorities for growth and shared prosperity. This was Tuck’s first visit to Albania since becoming regional Vice President in September 2013.
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Government of India and World Bank Sign $84 Million Agreement to Strengthen Social Protection Programs in Bihar
The government of India, the government of Bihar and the World Bank signed a $84 million credit agreement to deliver better quality, timely and effective social protection (SP) programs for the poor and vulnerable people in Bihar.
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IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Bangladesh and Approves US$140.9 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fourth review of Bangladesh’s economic program under a three-year arrangement supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
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World Bank Delegation and Maldives President Discuss the Need to Urgently Focus on the Economy
A World Bank Group delegation, led by World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region Philippe Le Houérou, met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen and agreed that government policy should focus urgently on getting the economy back on track, by fostering growth and consolidating public finance. Their discussion also centered on the need to reduce fiscal deficits, create a favorable investment climate for the private sector and delivery of key public services.
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IMF Statement at the Conclusion of the 2014 Article IV Mission with Tuvalu
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Jiangyan Yu, visited Funafuti during May 21-28 to conduct the 2014 Article IV consultation discussions.
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Joint IMF-Mozambique “Africa Rising” Conference Opens May 29 in Maputo
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Mozambique will host a high-level conference on Africa Rising: Building to the Future in Maputo, Mozambique, on May 29-30 that will bring together policymakers, the private sector, and civil society from sub-Saharan Africa and beyond to discuss the challenges facing the region as it builds upon the strong economic gains made since the 2008 global economic crisis.
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International trade statistics: trends in first quarter 2014
Merchandise trade in US$ billion
G7 and BRICS
Seasonally adjusted data at current prices and exchange rates
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More efforts needed to tackle rising obesity, says OECD
Obesity trends in selected OECD countries
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World Bank Sanctions the Bangladeshi Company Engineering and Planning Consultants Ltd. (EPC) for Misconduct Related to an Infrastructure Project in Bangladesh
The World Bank Group announced the debarment of Engineering and Planning Consultants Ltd. (EPC) for a period of 32 months. The debarment is part of a Negotiated Resolution Agreement between the World Bank and EPC following a World Bank investigation into allegations of sanctionable practices involving the currently-debarred SNC-Lavalin Inc. and officials in Bangladesh. The period of debarment reflects cooperation with INT.
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IMF Mission Statement at the Conclusion of the 2014 Article IV Discussions with the Republic of Congo
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Dalia Hakura, Mission Chief to the Republic of Congo, visited Brazzaville during May13-26, 2014 to conduct discussions for the Article IV consultations.
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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
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
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020