Composite leading indicators point to tentative signs of a positive change in growth momentum in the euro area
Stable growth momentum in the OECD area
Statement at the End of an IMF Mission to the Islamic Republic of Iran
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Martin Cerisola, Assistant Director for the Middle East and Central Asia Department, visited Tehran from January 24 to February 5, 2015. The team held discussions with the authorities on recent...
Ambitious reforms can create a growth path that is both strong and inclusive, OECD says
Determined and systemic action to implement a comprehensive reform agenda across a wide range of policy areas offers governments the best chance to boost weak demand, restore healthy economic growth, create jobs and ensure that the gains are broadly...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited São Tomé and Príncipe from January 30-February 06, 2015 to discuss recent economic developments and support the preparation of the 2015 budget by the newly-elected government. São Tomé and Príncipe’...
First steps towards implementation of OECD/G20 efforts against tax avoidance by multinationals
The OECD will present the latest developments in the OECD/G20 project to combat base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational enterprises during a G20 Finance Ministers meeting on 9-10 February in Istanbul, Turkey.
World Bank Hosts Training on Disaster Risk Reduction
World Bank in Mongolia, together with the National Disaster Management Agency (NEMA) and Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (DRMS), hosted a training program on “Disaster Risk Reduction” February 3-6, 2015. Over 30 participants from NEMA, National...
Winter Economic Forecast: outlook improved but risks remain
Statement by the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF on Cyprus
Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Nicosia during January 27 to February 6. They discussed with the Cypriot authorities progress under their economic reform program...
World Bank Study Recommends Improvements to Rural Financing
A World Bank report launched in Honiara has looked at ways in which the Solomon Islands Government and development partners can improve their funding mechanisms; resource distribution and; planning processes for investing in rural infrastructure and...
World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Visits Tajikistan
World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia, Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, visited Tajikistan on February 3-5, 2015. Mr. Jha met with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and key ministries and entities of the Government of Tajikistan to discuss the...
