Connections Beyond Trade Crucial for Economic Growth in Europe and Central Asia
International connectivity through trade, investment, migration, communications, and transport is critical to economic development in Europe and Central Asia. These connections work together to help firms become more productive through knowledge and...
NTU Trade Expert Bryan Riley Testifies Before Senate HELP Committee on Tariffs
Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union’s Free Trade Initiative, testified on Sep 05 before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions during their hearing on "The Impact of Zero Tariffs on U.S. Autoworkers." The...
Labour inspections to better protect workers from severe exploitation
“Workers today should not have to pay the price to enjoy their right to work. Severe exploitation should be rooted out,” says FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty. “Labour inspections play a vital role in spotting abuse. For this, Member States need to...
Armenia should take vigorous measures against entrenched corruption
Armenia should take vigorous measures to tackle entrenched corruption and widespread conflict of interest, according to a new OECD report.
Barclays launches major Midlands trade centre to boost UK exports
Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion Baroness Fairhead opened Barclays’ new trade centre on Monday 3rd September, dedicated to helping over 1000 UK businesses to export more of their goods and services each year.
Safer products: stepping up checks and inspections to protect consumers
The “Goods package” contains two legislative proposals: one on compliance and enforcement and the other on mutual recognition. Together they aim to strengthen checks made by national authorities and customs officers to prevent unsafe products from...
Financial system risk is elevated and global standards are essential in managing cross-border infrastructure investment
A new OECD report, the 2018 Business and Finance Outlook, highlights a number of major risks having the potential to disrupt global economic growth. It notes that the gradual normalisation of monetary policy in an environment of growing debt will be a...
ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018 launch
A new benchmarking study released by the OECD, on September 1, ERIA and the ASEAN Secretariat reveals considerable progress in advancing policy frameworks for small and medium-size enterprise (SME) development in Southeast Asia.
IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Fourth Review of Tunisia’s Extended Fund Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Björn Rother, visited Tunisia from August 15–31 to discuss the authorities’ policy plans under the Fourth Review of Tunisia’s economic reform program supported by a four-year IMF Extended Fund...
Moldova to Improve Quality and Transparency of Land Administration and Property Valuation Systems
Moldovan citizens, local and foreign investors, government institutions and agencies will benefit from enhanced security of property rights and more developed real estate markets in the Republic of Moldova thanks to a US$ 35 million loan for the Land...
