Sustained and Inclusive Growth Ahead for Cambodia: World Bank
Cambodia can sustain its strong track record in economic growth and poverty reduction, and achieve more inclusive growth by focusing on key priority areas, says a new World Bank report. The report, the Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD), strives to...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the People’s Republic of China
On July 28, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with China.
China continues to transition to a more sustainable growth path and reforms have advanced across a wide domain....
IMF Staff Completes 2017 Article IV Mission to Mauritius
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Amadou Sy visited Port Louis and Ebène during July 31–August 15, 2017 to conduct the discussions for the 2017 Article IV consultation with Mauritius.
Save the Children as Part of "Big Ideas for Women and Girls Coalition" Applauds Appointment of First USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Women’s Empowerment
U.S. leadership to place women and girls at the center of U.S. foreign policy and development assistance is not only the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do. Evidence suggests that investing in women and girls brings high returns for...
UK launches proposals to better protect holidaymakers
Enhanced regulations will better protect an extra 10 million UK package holidays booked online, under proposals outlined on 14 August by UK Consumer Minister Margot James.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Iraq
On August 1, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2017 Article IV consultation with Iraq.
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses under new animal welfare plans
CCTV will be mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new plans announced on 11 August 2017 by Environment Secretary Michael Gove, as he outlined a series of measures to cement the UK’s position as a global leader on animal welfare.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
On July 28, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
10 years since the start of the crisis: back to recovery thanks to decisive EU action
The global financial crisis began 10 years ago and led to the European Union's worst recession in its six-decade history. The crisis did not start in Europe but EU institutions and Member States needed to act resolutely to counter its impact and...
