Washington, DC: On June 5, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation and the seventh and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …
Middle East
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
New US$900 million World Bank Financing to Improve Iraq’s Road Connectivity and Support Job Creation
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 5, 2026 — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$900 million financing package for a new project to help improve Iraq’s road infrastructure, make travel …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Kyrgyz Republic
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the Kyrgyz Republic.[1] The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the Staff …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Fifth Review of the Extended Credit Facility for Ethiopia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Alvaro Piris, visited Addis Ababa during May 6 – 20, 2026, to hold discussions on the fifth …
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Education & Innovation
From experience to connection: international students shaping dialogue across cultures in Türkiye
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFor many international students, studying abroad extends well beyond academic life. It involves learning new languages, building relationships, and gradually developing a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment. In …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, May 29, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Completes the Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the 48-month Extended Fund Facility …
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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
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Spain
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Spain.[1] Spain’s economy has remained robust, growing at 2.8 percent in 2025 as a pickup …