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16 Nov 17
Zimbabwe needs businesses to operate freely and fairly to help the “mismanaged” economy recover, a research fellow at an independent think-tank has told Public Finance International.
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14 Nov 17
The African Development Bank has approved a €71.56m loan to strengthen Tunisia’s public services through digitalisation.
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14 Nov 17
The International Monetary Fund has announced the payment of a $2bn loan to Egypt following its economic reforms.
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13 Nov 17
The UK is set to agree a $2bn loan guarantee for the world’s leading oil producer in the battle to secure one of the largest-ever initial public offerings.
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13 Nov 17
The South African government should increase spending on higher education to at least 1% of gross domestic product, a presidential commission report released on Monday said.
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13 Nov 17
The International Monetary Fund has predicted Rwanda’s economic growth will hit 5.2% this year, well above average for the sub-Saharan Africa region.
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7 Nov 17
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is leading a crack-down on corruption, which has led to the arrest of dozens of royal figures, ministers and businessmen.
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7 Nov 17
Uganda’s overall fiscal deficit has widened and the government is increasingly in financial need because of difficulties in getting its budget passed, the International Monetary Fund has said....
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6 Nov 17
IMF is “too gloomy” in its economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, an economist at the Overseas Development Institute has said.
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2 Nov 17
The African Development Bank has approved €48m from the African Development Fund for reconstruction of the border road from Guinea to Sierra Leone.
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31 Oct 17
Oil-dependent countries should diversify their economies and capitalise on global growth to ensure stronger public finances, the International Monetary Fund has said today.
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30 Oct 17
Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president was convicted in the High Court of Paris last week of plundering public money to lead a lavish lifestyle in the European city.
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26 Oct 17
South Africa’s growth outlook for this year has been slashed from 1.3% to 0.7% , the country’s finance minister has announced.
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26 Oct 17
Thailand’s military government set aside 3bn baht ($90m/£70m) for the funeral of the late king, which took place this week
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25 Oct 17
Saudi Arabia has announced a $500bn plan for a new business and industrial city stretching across its borders into Jordan and Egypt.
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24 Oct 17
Ghana’s public authorities will replace their financial management systems to tackle issues of transparency and ensuring good governance, the finance minister has said.
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23 Oct 17
The European Commission has announced a €106m humanitarian aid package for Sudan as civil unrest continues in the country.
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19 Oct 17
Technology is the “way forward” in the fight against corruption in Africa, the president of Mauritius has said.
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19 Oct 17
South Africa’s currency weakened shortly after the president announced on Tuesday another surprise cabinet reshuffle.
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18 Oct 17
Stronger public financial management is key if the Guinea government is to better support its investments, the IMF has said.
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12 Oct 17
Tax and revenue collection has continued to improve across African countries, according to latest data.
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11 Oct 17
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have made progress in implementing its Vision 2030 project, with fiscal consolidation efforts “beginning to bear fruit”, the IMF has said.
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4 Oct 17
Côte d’Ivoire’s fiscal deficit is expected to decrease to 3.75% of GDP next year as its economic performance remains strong, despite the falling cacao prices, according to the IMF.
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2 Oct 17
The World Health Organisation is appealing for $1.5m as it increases its response to an outbreak of plague in Madagascar.
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2 Oct 17
The United Arab Emirates’ new excise tax came into effect yesterday, with tobacco and energy drinks taxed at 100% and soft drinks at 50%.
16 Nov 17Zimbabwe needs businesses to operate freely and fairly to help the “mismanaged” economy recover, a research fellow at an independent think-tank has told Public Finance International.
14 Nov 17The African Development Bank has approved a €71.56m loan to strengthen Tunisia’s public services through digitalisation.
14 Nov 17The International Monetary Fund has announced the payment of a $2bn loan to Egypt following its economic reforms.
13 Nov 17The UK is set to agree a $2bn loan guarantee for the world’s leading oil producer in the battle to secure one of the largest-ever initial public offerings.
13 Nov 17The South African government should increase spending on higher education to at least 1% of gross domestic product, a presidential commission report released on Monday said.
13 Nov 17The International Monetary Fund has predicted Rwanda’s economic growth will hit 5.2% this year, well above average for the sub-Saharan Africa region.
7 Nov 17Uganda’s overall fiscal deficit has widened and the government is increasingly in financial need because of difficulties in getting its budget passed, the International Monetary Fund has said....
6 Nov 17IMF is “too gloomy” in its economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, an economist at the Overseas Development Institute has said.
2 Nov 17The African Development Bank has approved €48m from the African Development Fund for reconstruction of the border road from Guinea to Sierra Leone.
31 Oct 17Oil-dependent countries should diversify their economies and capitalise on global growth to ensure stronger public finances, the International Monetary Fund has said today.
30 Oct 17Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president was convicted in the High Court of Paris last week of plundering public money to lead a lavish lifestyle in the European city.
26 Oct 17South Africa’s growth outlook for this year has been slashed from 1.3% to 0.7% , the country’s finance minister has announced.
26 Oct 17Thailand’s military government set aside 3bn baht ($90m/£70m) for the funeral of the late king, which took place this week
24 Oct 17Ghana’s public authorities will replace their financial management systems to tackle issues of transparency and ensuring good governance, the finance minister has said.
23 Oct 17The European Commission has announced a €106m humanitarian aid package for Sudan as civil unrest continues in the country.
19 Oct 17Technology is the “way forward” in the fight against corruption in Africa, the president of Mauritius has said.
19 Oct 17South Africa’s currency weakened shortly after the president announced on Tuesday another surprise cabinet reshuffle.
12 Oct 17Tax and revenue collection has continued to improve across African countries, according to latest data.
4 Oct 17Côte d’Ivoire’s fiscal deficit is expected to decrease to 3.75% of GDP next year as its economic performance remains strong, despite the falling cacao prices, according to the IMF.
2 Oct 17The World Health Organisation is appealing for $1.5m as it increases its response to an outbreak of plague in Madagascar.
2 Oct 17The United Arab Emirates’ new excise tax came into effect yesterday, with tobacco and energy drinks taxed at 100% and soft drinks at 50%.
