Tallinn, Estonia. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Vincenzo Guzzo and comprising David Bartolini, Bingjie Hu, and Hugo Rojas-Romagosa, met with the Estonian authorities during May 27-June 9 to …
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Economy & Development
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The world economy—and Europe with it—is hit once more by a shock: this time, the events unfolding in the Middle East. Before Hormuz closed, Europe’s growth outlook was improving and …
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Education & Innovation
Creating Integrated Systems to Scale Up Renewable Energy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a volatile world, renewable energy is proving itself as a source of clean, secure and affordable power to drive growth and economic resilience. But what if the grid isn’t …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Republic of North Macedonia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for North Macedonia on May 29, 2026.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the …
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Economy & Development
Supporting Resilient Livelihoods in Yemen: Powerful photo exhibition at the EU in Brussels
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauEntitled “Yemeni Livelihoods: Resilience at Work”, the exhibition features powerful images and stories of hope from the ground. It showcases EU-funded initiatives, implemented by UNESCO and UNDP, that are restoring …
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Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited San Marino during June 1-5, 2026, to discuss with the Sammarinese authorities’ recent economic developments and the challenges that weakening regional activity …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Greece
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Greece.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …
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Economy & Development
Republic of Lithuania: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauVilnius, Lithuania: Lithuania has sustained solid broad-based growth despite recurring global headwinds. Growth is expected to remain steady in 2026 as Pillar II pension withdrawals, investment-related EU funds, and expansionary fiscal …
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Economy & Development
Ireland: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDublin, Ireland: The Irish economy has maintained strong performance despite trade and geopolitical tensions and elevated uncertainty. But given Ireland’s structural vulnerabilities in a world that is becoming more unpredictable, this …
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Economy & Development
France: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Manuela Goretti and comprising Clara Arroyo, Florian Misch, Rasmane Ouedraogo, Danila Smirnov, and Maryam Vaziri, conducted discussions during May 11-21 for the …