Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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China hands over billions of dollars to revive growth in Middle East

China’s president Xi Jinping has pledged $20bn in loans and $1.6bn in aid to countries in the... Read more
European Commission ploughs €90.5m into improving border control

The European Commission has approved €90.5m to improve border management and the protection of... Read more
Speaker worried Ghana’s mid-year budget could be delayed

The speaker of Ghana’s Parliament has reminded the finance minister he must produce a mid-year... Read more
World Bank approves $40m grant to improve basic services in Benin

The World Bank has approved a $40m grant to improve basic services and social security in Benin.
Turkish civil servants sacked for being potential threat to national security

More than 18,000 Turkish civil servants have been sacked for allegedly posing a security risk to... Read more
Auditors highlight Switzerland’s weak anti-corruption efforts

The Swiss government should improve measures to fight corruption by state officials and departments... Read more
Ex-Pakistan PM Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on... Read more
IMF urged to reform loan conditions to address inequality and sustainability

The IMF must rethink its loan conditions to put stronger focus on protecting human rights, tackling... Read more
Development finance to help Bangladesh offer refugee services

The Asian Development Bank will give Bangladesh a $100m grant to help provide basic infrastructure... Read more
ADB raises €600m to boost climate financing

The Asian Development Bank has raised €600m to boost climate financing through a green bond.

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