Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Colombia lacks funds to invest in new defence system, says minister

The Colombian defence minister has said the government has no plans to buy an anti-aircraft missile... Read more
World Bank sanctions public health package for Saint Lucia

The World Bank has approved $20m to strengthen Saint Lucia’s public health care system.
Lagarde hints IMF set to cut global growth forecast

The world’s economic growth outlook is looking “less bright” because of rising trade protectionism... Read more
Palau agrees to tax reforms to get off EU black list

The European Union has removed the Pacific island of Palau from its list of tax havens after the... Read more
‘Build back better’ to mitigate climate risks

Countries hit by extreme weather events must ‘build back better’ to ensure their recovery and... Read more
Donors step in with aid following fatal Indonesia earthquake

International donors have pledged help for Indonesia after it was hit by a deadly earthquake and... Read more
Gita Gopinath to join IMF as chief economist

US-based Indian economist Gita Gopinath has been appointed as the new chief economist at the... Read more
Audit reports can boost accountability, Ghana told

Audit reports can be used as a tool to enhance accountability and tackle corruption if governments... Read more
Brazilian state company Petrobras fined for corrupt activity

Brazilian state-owned energy company Petrobras has agreed to pay the US and Brazil a $853m... Read more
North American nations strike fresh trade deal

The US, Canada and Mexico have reached a “new, modernised trade agreement” to replace the current... Read more

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