NNW Bureau

Across low- and middle-income countries, deficits in nutrition, education, and employment are eroding human potential, costing them more than half their future lifetime earnings. Half of women remain outside the workforce. …

THIMPHU, May 5, 2026 — The Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank today signed financing agreements totaling $515 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, which will account for …

Development Challenge  For decades, Brazilian states and local governments faced challenges investing in jobs, infrastructure, and environmental management. Strict requirements for spending on pensions, public salaries, and debt repayment left …

Washington, D.C.: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Niko Hobdari, mission chief for Guinea-Bissau, held discussions in Bissau from April 21–29, 2026, on macroeconomic policies for the …

Washington, DC: On April 27, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for The Federated States of Micronesia.[1], [2] The FSM is progressing to …

Portugal’s economy continued to register a strong performance in 2025: growth was higher than the euro area average, the fiscal balance was again in surplus, public debt continued its impressive …

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Calixte Ahokpossi visited Kinshasa from April 23 to May 6, to hold discussions for the 2026 Article IV consultation, the third …

Recent developments Luxembourg’s economy has yet to regain its past dynamism amid challenging external environment. Growth has fallen behind euro area average since 2022, with output below its long-term trend. Public …

Belgrade, Serbia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Annette Kyobe, visited Belgrade during April 22–May 5, 2026, to conduct discussions on the Third Review under the Policy Coordination …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved the Nepali authorities’ request for a two-month extension of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement until July …