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Greece’s return to bond markets is a first step
Greece’s return to bond markets is a favourable development but the interest rate is high and future demand is uncertain
GreeceGhana debt problems could mount without IMF extension
The president has indicated that Accra will not extend its current three-year Fund deal
GhanaGreek government will implement austerity grudgingly
A review of bailout implementation has concluded with a payout but no immediate creditor commitment to debt reduction
GreeceJordan will struggle to boost employment
Amman has won its next tranche of IMF funding, but reform is lagging in some areas
JordanAthens may not yet return to commercial debt markets
Greece’s debt maturities may be extended, but that depends on tough primary surplus targets Greece is unlikely to meet
GreeceGreek debt deal will only come at last minute
Sides seem agreed that a debt deal is in reach but 2019-22 budget goals seem over-ambitious and crux remains debt relief
GreeceMultilateral development banks pivot to private sector
Plans are underway to encourage more private sector participation in infrastructure, but the financing gap is large
InternationalGeorgieva will face World Bank diplomatic test
The recently appointed CEO of the World Bank brings inside knowledge and connections to the role
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