Algeria IMF News Monitoring Service

IMF forecasts 5.7% economic contraction across MENA region in 2020 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has further downgraded its projections for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s economic growth to -5.7% in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This represents a 2.4 percentage points …

Middle East Oil Exporters Are Facing $270 Billion Fall In Revenue This Year, Says IMF

A police officer surveys Qingdao port as the Kuwaiti oil tanker Kazimah III unloads crude oi in ... [+] Qingdao City, China on March 20, 2020. (Photo: Costfoto/Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Barcroft Media via Getty Images Oil exporters in the Middle …

‘I Can’t Keep Doing This:’ Small-business owners are giving up.

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 8:48 p.m. ET July 13, 2020, 8:48 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The United States budget deficit grew to a record $864 billion in June as the federal government continued pumping money into the economy to prop up workers …

A White House chart of virus deaths now looks much worse.

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 5:01 p.m. ET July 13, 2020, 5:01 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The United States budget deficit grew to a record $864 billion in June as the federal government continued pumping money into the economy to prop up workers …

Auto plants could find it difficult to operate as infections rise.

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 2:46 p.m. ET July 13, 2020, 2:46 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The United States budget deficit grew to a record $864 billion in June as the federal government continued pumping money into the economy to prop up workers …

I.M.F. Cuts Growth Forecasts for the Middle East: Live Market Updates

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 2:04 p.m. ET July 13, 2020, 2:04 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The United States budget deficit grew to a record $864 billion in June as the federal government continued pumping money into the economy to prop up workers …

Hong Kong Disneyland will re-close after a virus surge.

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 12:32 p.m. ET July 13, 2020, 12:32 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that it was sharply cutting its forecast for economic growth for the Middle East and Central Asia, as Saudi …

I.M.F. Cuts Growth Forecasts for the Middle East

LiveUpdated  July 13, 2020, 10:22 a.m. ET July 13, 2020, 10:22 a.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that it was sharply cutting its forecast for economic growth for the Middle East and Central Asia, as Saudi …

African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Rabah Arezki as Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and ...

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rabah Arezki as Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, effective 1st October 2020. Dr Rabah Arezki, a citizen of …

World Bank Downgrades Algeria to Lower-Middle-Income Country

Rabat – The World Bank’s latest update on country classifications by income level downgraded Algeria from an upper-middle-income country to a lower-middle-income country, one of only three countries to move to a lower income category in 2020.  Algeria’s …

IMF: Only 60% of Nigerians have access to Internet

…says low access driving inequality globally Despite its record of 138.7 million active internet subscriptions as of April 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Nigeria falls among the category of countries where only 40-60 people have …

South Africa warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ as outbreak accelerates across continent

South Africa’s health minister has warned of a “storm” arriving and pleaded with the country’s 58 million inhabitants to change their behaviour to slow the spread of Covid-19. Zweli Mkhize said South Africa was still following an “optimistic” curve, with …

Pandemic-Could-Push-49-Million-Africans-Into-Poverty---AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that 49 million Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty by the coronavirus pandemic. The AfDB said on Tuesday that West and Central Africa stand to be most hit by the economic slump. The bank projects that …

COVID-19 ‘pandemic could push 49m Africans into poverty’

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that 49 millions Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty by the coronavirus pandemic. The AfDB said on Tuesday that West and Central Africa stand to be most hit by the economic slump. The bank projects …

Africa will rebound from COVID-19 slump next year: AfDB report

African oil exporters such as Nigeria hit by COVID-19. AfDB forecasts a rebound next year By Agency Report Africa is expected to partially rebound next year from a pandemic-induced economic slump, but it could  lose about $250b in economic output in 2020 …

As Taboos on IMF Aid Crumble, Algeria Remains an African Holdout

In Algeria, the More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Rabat – In Algeria, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Since February 2019, the country has buzzed with words like “overhaul,” “new,” and “reform” but, despite the resignation of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, despite a new draft …

AfCFTA clouded by virus and pace of talks

By AFP More by this Author A historic deal to smash down tariff barriers within Africa is being braked by the coronavirus pandemic and a thicket of negotiating problems. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was formally launched just over …

How Making IMF World’s Centralized Bank Could Affect Morocco

Rotterdam – The current health crisis has revealed the importance of coordination on a global level. COVID-19 is demonstrating that the efforts of one government can affect the health of citizens on the other side of the globe, as well as the inefficiency …

Bank of America, Google, and Red Hat Executives Join OASIS Board of Directors

Newly Elected Leaders Signal Growing Support for Collaborative Open Source and Standards Development BOSTON, MA, US, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OASIS, the international standards and open source consortium, today announced that three …

IADA Accepting Applications to Become Accredited Used Aircraft Sales Dealers

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN., U.S., July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications from aircraft dealers to be accredited through the organization's independent accrediting process. …

Group Warns Parents that Eugenics is Being Repackaged as “Mental Health Care”

Rev. Fred Shaw says Minority Mental Health Month may send African American parents wrong message—that the effects of racial injustice require psychotropic drugs LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is …

Care For Children International, Inc. Awarded 2020 Bronze Seal of Transparency

Care For Children International, Inc. has been awarded a 2020 Bronze Seal of Transparency for adding information to their GuideStar Nonprofit Profile FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Care For Children …

It's Finally Here. Jorge Parrott's "Into The Unknown" This Book Is Right On Time During This Time Of Global Shaking

Shawn Bolz says "Into the Unknown” is exactly the kind of book people need right now!" Etienne Blom writes " Every part is captivating...!" CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jorge …

SECEON DELIVERS AI/ML-BASED XDR ON OTM PLATFORM ACROSS ENDPOINTS, NETWORK AND CLOUD

aiXDR provides an integrated view with contextual & behavioral awareness, AI-driven automation & correlation, alert prioritization and actionable intelligence. WESTFORD, MA, USA, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seceon, the pioneer of …

COVID-19 Vaccine And Therapeutics Pipeline Analysis To Track The Movement On Containing The Disease

The Business Research Company’s COVID-19 Vaccine And Therapeutics Pipeline Analysis 2020 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COVID-19 Vaccine And Therapeutics Pipeline Analysis Market Report provides an analysis …

Equality Now exhorte le Mali à prendre des mesures urgentes pour protéger les filles et les femmes contre les MGF

Equality Now félicite CEDAW pour la publication du rapport détaillé et opportun affirmant que le Mali n’a pas criminalisé MGF. Por Flavia Mwangovya. NAIROBI, KENYA, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equality Now félicite le Comité pour l’ …

Equality Now calls on Mali to take urgent action to protect girls and women from Female Genital Mutilation

Equality Now welcomes the comprehensive and timely report by CEDAW which declares Mali’s failure to criminalize Female Genital Mutilation. NAIROBI, KENYA, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Flavia Mwangovya, End Harmful Practices Global Lead …

Beeks announces appointment of Matthew Cretney as head of Product Management

LONDON, UK, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beeks Financial Cloud (AIM: BKS) and Velocimetrics announce today the appointment of Matthew Cretney as the head of product management. Cretney is an experienced technologist with decades of …

Dry construction 2020 Global Market Net Worth US$ 101.09 Bn Forecast By 2026

WiseGuyReports.com Publish A New Market Research Report on –“ Dry construction 2020 Global Market Net Worth US$ 101.09 Bn Forecast By 2026”. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dry construction Market 2020 Summary …

Global Sterilization Equipment And Disinfectants Market Forecast To 2023

Major players in the sterilization equipment and disinfectants market are 3M, Cantel Medical, STERIS, Getinge, Belimed, TSO3, Matachana, CISA LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global sterilization equipment and …

Bunchful seeks to honor organizations and individuals who have given generously throughout this pandemic

A new initiative was launched at www.bebunchful.com, which seeks to honor organizations that have given generously to causes like COVID-19 relief efforts. NEW YORK CITY, NY, U.S. , July 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bunchful today announced …

GoodFirms Unveils the List of Most Recommended IT Implementation Service Providers -2020

Based on several research parameters, GoodFirms unfolds the list of implementation service providers. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every entrepreneur has it's out of box ideas and unique …

CMM Theology Offers Global Online Accredited Christian Degrees

During Times Of Uncertainty & Global Shaking Students From Secular & Ministry Backgrounds Study From Home Globally And Find Peace In Friendship Learning Classes CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Delaware lawyer elected as new Chairman of the Board at The American University of Rome (AUR)

The new Chair of the AUR Board is Mr Robert J. Krapf. Mr. Krapf is past president of the Richards, Layton & Finger law firm, located in Wilmington, Delaware. ROME, ITALY, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Trustees of The …

Shincheonji and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Work Together for Plasma Donation

Shincheonji Members Make Mass Plasma Donations on Korean Red Cross Buses to Aid Covid-19 Vaccine Research NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent days Shincheonji, Church of Jesus has been working with the …

Shincheonji Members Make Mass Plasma Donations on Korean Red Cross Buses to Aid Covid-19 Vaccine Research

Shincheonji and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Work Together for Plasma Donation NEW YORK , NEW YORK, USA, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent days Shincheonji, Church of Jesus has been working with the Korea …

Industrial Engineering Knowledge Center is Offering IE Free Online Course to Global Learners and Professionals

MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, July 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world famous and extremely popular international blogger Prof. Narayana Rao KVSS, Professor at National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai gave a spellbinding …

Volunteers from around the world participate in GGHTx Avi Kerendian project to help vulnerable in Mexico and Africa

Avi Kerendian is the nonprofit co-founder and program director of GGHTx. GGHTx is a global health NGO on a mission in changing global health outcomes. HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doctors and dentists from …