Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Chinese premier warns country 'faces tough struggle'

China’s premier Li Keqiang warned parliament the country’s economy faces “a tough struggle” as he... Read more
IMF links tackling sexism to improved economic performance

Countries could boost their economies by as much as 35% if they tackle sexism and get more women... Read more
Sierra Leone and UN strike deal to increase food security

The government of Sierra Leone and a United Nations agency have signed a $72.6m deal aimed at... Read more
Bangladesh boosts fiscal management through World Bank loan

Bangladesh is to boost its public financial management and budget process with the help of a $100m... Read more
French protests hit economic growth

The French ‘yellow vests’ protests have shaved 0.2 percentage points off the country’s economic... Read more
Ethiopia launches fundraising drive for infrastructure development

The prime minister of Ethiopia is to host a fundraising dinner as part of a $1bn fundraising... Read more
Venice to introduce ‘day pass’ tax

The Italian city council in Venice has agreed to implement a fee for tourists who visit for one day... Read more
'Collaboration is key' to minimising impact of Asian disasters

Countries in central Asia should work together to minimise the impact natural disasters have on... Read more
UK 'should set up development bank' following Brexit

The UK should set up a development bank to fund long-term projects after leaving the European Union... Read more
Zambia president: Public sector accountants’ reports should be clearer

Public sector accountants are becoming “enemies of the people” because they are failing to produce... Read more

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