Guatemala City: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Alex Culiuc visited Guatemala City during May 27 – June 5, 2026 for the 2026 Article IV consultation. At the …
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Economy & Development
Two landmark UNESCO-supported policies signal Lao PDR’s shift towards knowledge-driven development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLao PDR Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone presided over the launch of two landmark policy frameworks on 5 June at the National University of Laos, marking a pivot towards knowledge-driven growth …
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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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Without action, climate-related shocks could jeopardize the progress of millions, with potential annual economic losses reaching up to 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. Analysis from the Country Climate …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Mission to Saudi Arabia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Azim Sadikov, visited Riyadh from April 28 to May 13, 2026 to conduct discussions for the 2026 Article …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation and Mid-Term Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement with Costa Rica
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On May 29, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] and the mid-term review under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement with Costa …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Fiji
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Fiji.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …
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Economy & Development
Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMozambique’s economy is profoundly water dependent, and water is a primary driver of the economy. More than half of gross value added, over 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs …
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Economy & Development
The Gambia: IMF Staff Complete 2026 Article IV Consultation and Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and the Second Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV …
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Education & Innovation
Barbados Can Translate Strong Education Access into Skills for the Future, World Bank Group Review Finds
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBridgetown, Barbados, May 27, 2026: Barbados has built a solid track record of investing in education, and it has a clear opportunity to ensure that investment translates into the skills students need in the world of work, according to a World Bank Education Public Expenditure Review released today during the launch …