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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Christine Dieterich visited Maseru from November 2-15, 2017, to conduct the 2017 Article IV Consultation discussions with the Kingdom of Lesotho.

In a new report, the OECD says that France should modernise and strengthen the co-ordination of labour immigration in order to attract foreign talent and align itself more closely with the needs of the labour market.

Better allocation of spending and raising revenues can help Myanmar meet urgent needs for investments in infrastructure and services without adding to the fiscal deficit and government debt, says a new joint report by the Ministry of Planning and Finance and World Bank.

The Council recalls its conclusions on 'Mainstreaming digital solutions and technologies in EU development policy' and reaffirms the EU and Member States' commitment to support Digital Technologies and Services in developing countries as powerful enablers of inclusive growth and sustainable development, as stated in the new European Consensus on Development.

The United Kingdom has record-high employment levels and very low jobless rates compared to most OECD countries. However, labour productivity growth remains weak and the job prospects of many adults are hurt by their poor literacy and numeracy skills.

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement in Kingston, on November 19.

MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for unemployed youngsters and additional funds to boost key initiatives supporting SMEs and research.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Shanaka J. Peiris visited Myanmar from November 6th −17th, 2017, to conduct discussions for the 2017 Article IV consultations.

Bread for the World expressed concern that the tax bill proposed by the Senate would raise taxes on low-income and middle-class families, on November 17.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, visited Moscow during November 13–17, 2017, to discuss the economic outlook and related policies.