IMF-World Bank

  • Nov 20, 2012
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Egypt's IMF loan deal is symbolic achievement

The IMF announced today that it had agreed a 4.8 billion dollar loan with the Egyptian government.

Egypt
  • Nov 19, 2012
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Climate warnings increase but global deal is elusive

The World Bank today warned of the economic and social consequences of an increase by 4 degrees...

International
  • Nov 15, 2012
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Local participation gains ground in development policy

Participation of local communities in decision-making is crucial for making development efforts...

International
  • Nov 15, 2012
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EU, IMF aid set to boost investor confidence in Egypt

The EU announced a 6.4 billon dollar aid package to Egypt yesterday, providing a significant...

Egypt
  • Nov 13, 2012
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IMF and EU disagree on Greek OSI debt deal

The long-delayed assessment of Greece's bailout performance by the European Commission/ECB/IMF...

Greece
  • Nov 9, 2012
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Debt reneging may be Iceland's key lesson for recovery

Iceland's experience may point to policies that could help improve domestic confidence in weaker...

Iceland
  • Nov 9, 2012
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Reneging on debt may be Iceland's key lesson

Iceland's economic recovery, which started in 2011, has continued this year despite weak world...

Iceland
  • Nov 8, 2012
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Troika divisions add to Greek government's problems

The latest austerity package passed yesterday by 153 votes to 128, 18 not voting.

Greece