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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completes Tenth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement ...

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, December 11, 2018/APO Group/ — The near term macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, although there are considerable downside risks from the fragile security conditions, commodity prices changes, and …

APO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completes Tenth Review under the Extended Credit Facility ...

Download logo The near term macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, although there are considerable downside risks from the fragile security conditions, commodity prices changes, and weather conditions; program implementation is broadly on track. On …

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completes Tenth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement ...

Download logo The near term macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, although there are considerable downside risks from the fragile security conditions, commodity prices changes, and weather conditions; program implementation is broadly on track. On …

IMF forecasts ‘gathering storm’ for global economy

One of the International Monetary Fund’s top officials warned on Tuesday that “storm clouds” were gathering over the global economy. IMF First Deputy Managing Director, David Lipton, said that governments and central banks might not be well equipped to …

'Storm Clouds Building': IMF Deputy Chief Issues Stark Warning Over Next Global Financial Crisis

Business 19:19 11.12.2018(updated 19:20 11.12.2018) Get short URL The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also warned that “crisis prevention is incomplete” and called on world leaders to bolster their financial systems to make the global integrated economy …

IMF warns storm clouds gathering for global economy

LONDON (Reuters) - One of the International Monetary Fund’s top officials warned on Tuesday that storm clouds were gathering over the global economy and that governments and central banks might not be well- equipped to cope. FILE PHOTO: The International …

IMF warns storm clouds are gathering for next financial crisis

The storm clouds of the next global financial crisis are gathering despite the world financial system being unprepared for the next downturn, the deputy head of the International Monetary Fund has warned. David Lipton, the first deputy managing director of …

‘Storm Clouds’ Gathering over Global Economy, IMF Warns

One of the International Monetary Fund’s top officials warned on Tuesday that `storm clouds’ were gathering over the global economy. IMF First Deputy Managing Director, David Lipton, said that governments and central banks might not be well equipped to …

IMF urges Slovenia to enforce reforms, speed up privatisation

LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Slovenia on Tuesday to use the current good economic conditions to implement pension, labor and other reforms that would safeguard growth in the coming years. The IMF has forecast 4.5 …

IMF warns storms clouds gathering for global economy

FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - One of the International Monetary Fund’s top officials warned …

IMF Satisfied With Govt’s Monetary, Economic Policy

EDITORIAL: BoT must pay attention to issues raised by IMF

Early this year, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), in its supervisory role, closed down five banks due to unduly low capitalisation, directed the merger of three other banks, and tackled head-on a protracted, viral non-performing loans syndrome. All these were …

Boosting trade & investment key to GCC growth: IMF

Trade and investments are key to the diversification and growth in the GCC. Diversification of the GCC economies, supported by greater openness to trade and higher foreign investment, can have a large impact on growth. Such measures can support higher, …

IMF Satisfied With Govt’s Monetary, Economic Policy

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed Afghan government’s programs towards Afghanistan’s economic and monetary system as "successful".     According to MoF, in its fourth assessment, the …

IMF commends Afghanistan steps toward economic, financialreforms

AT-KABUL: Mohammad Humayon Qayoumi, Acting Minister of Financeand Chief Advisor on Infrastructure to Presidential Palace and Mr. KhalilSediq, Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank on Monday announced the result of IMF4th review of Afghanistan Economic and …

IMF Executive Board Completes the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves the Fourth US$...

December 10, 2018 Togo’s program aims to reinforce fiscal and financial stability and promote inclusive growth. Program implementation under the ECF arrangement has been satisfactory. On December 10, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary …

IMF Executive Board Approves the US$19.5 Million Disbursement to Niger to Strengthen Macroeconomic Stability

December 10, 2018 IMF Executive Board completes the third review under the Extended Credit Facility It enables the disbursement of SDR14.1 million (about US$19.5 million) to Niger and increasing its access to IMF resources from 75 percent to 90 percent of …

IMF Interview: Opening Up Critical for China’s Future

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s opening up. A new reform era has also begun, with President Xi Jinping having shared the ambition to create a modern socialist country by 2035. For now, focus is set on three important reform areas: social …

IMF Executive Board Completes Tenth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Mali and approves US$43.85 ...

December 10, 2018 The near term macroeconomic outlook remains favorable, although there are considerable downside risks from the fragile security conditions, commodity prices changes, and weather conditions. Program implementation is broadly on track. On …

California Lawyers Association names Paula Brunoro-Borokhov Vice-Chair of Young Tax Lawyers Committee Taxation Section

Paula Brunoro-Borokhov, tax attorney and international legal counsel, will serve tax lawyers that have been practicing for 10 years or less in California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Leonardo announced as gold sponsor, and Raytheon, ICEYE and Aerodata AG announced as newly confirmed sponsors

SMi reports: Four new sponsors confirmed to join line-up at 2019’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference LONDON, LONDON BRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi is delighted to announce that …

Senior delegation from Ajman Media City Free Zone, UAE hosts an investment forum in Chennai, India

Ajman Media City Free Zone investment forum in Chennai brings more than 100 investors together. India Road Shows December 2018: Chennai. Mumbai. New Delhi. AJMAN, UAE, UAE, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A senior level delegation of …

Greenpeace Africa & Cameroonian Artists Launch Campaign Against Land Grabbing

Greenpeace Africa (www.Greenpeace.org/Africa) in partnership with Nsang Dilong, Freddy Kristel and Alene Menget today launched a campaign against land grabbing using videos and online petition in Cameroon. The launch of the campaign in Douala comes …

UN agencies unite in support of Africa’s growth agenda

Download logo “In a turbulent and unpredictable world where multilateralism is under threat, we need stronger collaboration in support of the 2030 and 2063 agendas,” said Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)  Ms. …

Nearly 1 million children in West Nile to benefit from better quality health services

With new funding from the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), nearly one million children in West Nile, including newborns and adolescents, together with pregnant women, will soon benefit from better quality health services. “Supporting …

UNSMIL Statement on the Deteriorating Situation in Southern Libya, the Shutting Down of Sharara Oil field

Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its strong condemnation of Sunday’s consecutive, but unrelated, attacks against civilians and facilities in the South of Libya and calls on the Libyan authorities to take prompt …

South Sudan set to vaccinate targeted healthcare and frontline workers operating in high risk states against Ebola

Download logo The Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), DFID, GAVI vaccine alliance and other partners, is set to vaccinate targeted healthcare and frontline workers operating in high risk …

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Council extends sanctions for one year

Download logo The Council extended the restrictive measures currently in place against the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 12 December 2019. The sanctions comprise an asset freeze and a ban on entering the European Union and are targeted at 14 …

EUCAP Somalia: mission extended, budget agreed

Download logo The Council extended the mandate of the EU capacity building mission in Somalia,  EUCAP Somalia until 31 December 2020. The Council also agreed on a budget of €66.1 million for the period 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2020. The mission …

Fournaise’s Jerome Fontaine Named UK’s 2018 CEO of the Year in Marketing Sector by CEO Monthly Magazine

CEO Monthly Magazine has named Fournaise's Jerome Fontaine the 2018 CEO of the Year in the UK in the Marketing Sector. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jerome Fontaine, CEO & Marketing Performance Chief of …

Multi-million-dollar project to construct schools in refugee camps and host communities launched in Ethiopia

Download logo A project to construct schools in refugee camps and host communities in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions in Ethiopia has been launched. Part of a US$15 million two-year investment in refugee education in Ethiopia by Education Cannot …

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL WORLD LEADERS, THE UN, UNIVERSITIES, NGOS, EXPERTS, THE MEDIA AND SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS.

Optimizing the world will remain an impossible task as long as individual lives are based on an imperfect knowledge of the forces of life. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The objective of every great organization is …

Event: The Genocide Convention at 70: Where the Promise to “Prevent & Punish” Goes Ignored - TGTE

LONDON , UK, December 7, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When: Monday, December 10th. Time: 6:00 pm Where: UK Parliament: Westminster Parliament Main Building:Committee Room 10. SPEAKERS: Mr.Peter Haynes, QC -Peter Haynes QC is a British …

WE NEED TO FIND AND ELECT LEADERS WHO WILL TRANSFORM AMERICA INTO AN EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SUPER POWER.

There is talk of changing mindsets. The mind is a fragrance of the brain so what needs changing is the brain. Leaders need to focus on changing the brainset. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 7, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMERICA NEEDS TO BE …

BitForex's First Global Conference, See You in Seoul

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AMERICA, December 7, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On December 9, 2018, BitForex's first global conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the countries with the most active block chain in the world, South …

International Dignitaries Joining TGTE to Commemorate Genocide & Human Rights Day Event in UK Parliament

TGTE TV will Live Broadcast this event LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Several international dignitaries are joining Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) to commemorate 70 years of World Genocide day …

Former Head of Organization Backed by Chinese Energy Conglomerate Convicted of International Bribery, Money Laundering ...

Download logo A federal jury in New York City today convicted the head of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) based in Hong Kong and Virginia on seven counts for his participation in a multi-year, multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe top officials of Chad …

Corporate Social Responsibility: Dangote gets Top 5 Recognition in ‘Most Responsible Business In Africa’ Category

In recognition of its 2017 Sustainability Report and significant progress in Sustainability Best Practices and Reporting in 2018, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) (www.Dangote.com) received two awards at the 12th edition of the annual Sustainability …

GoodFirms Unveils the New List of Top Business Intelligence (BI) Software for December 2018

Currently, GoodFirms reported a new list of Top Business Intelligence (BI) Software providers for delivering high-end software to their customers WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today's …