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6 Mar 18
The International Monetary Fund has added its voice to criticism of US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on aluminium and steel imports.
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6 Mar 18
Independent regulators in Africa met last week to strengthen auditing and accounting regulations across the continent by formalising a common base and adopting international standards.
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6 Mar 18
The Asian Development Bank has approved a total of $44m in financing to improve roads in Timor-Leste.
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6 Mar 18
The European Commission has pledged to give €24m in humanitarian assistance to help those affected by the conflicts in eastern Ukraine.
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5 Mar 18
Finland should introduce new reforms to boost growth and stabilise its public finances, the OECD has said.
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5 Mar 18
Brazil must introduce further reforms to ensure inclusive growth and unleash its full economic potential, the OECD has warned.
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5 Mar 18
The International Federation of Accountants has named Kevin Dancey as its next chief executive officer.
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1 Mar 18
Russia’s president has said he will halve poverty in the country within the next six years, in a speech before an election he is expected to win later this month.
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1 Mar 18
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to create an anti-corruption court to ensure it receives a loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund to reform and boost economic development.
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1 Mar 18
The government of Ghana will give $2m in a move to make the national audit service paperless to “protect the public purse”.
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28 Feb 18
An aid watchdog has called on the UK Department for International Development to do more to ensure the results of its investments in natural disaster resilience efforts are monitored thoroughly.
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28 Feb 18
Chile should use its economic upturn to address low productivity levels and inequality, the OECD has said.
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28 Feb 18
The European Commission has approved a €70m public support scheme for electric buses and infrastructure in Germany.
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28 Feb 18
Southeast Asia should put greater emphasis on economic diversification, regional trade and prepare for technological changes, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
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28 Feb 18
South Africa’s new president has unveiled significant changes to his cabinet, including the re-appointment of Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister.
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28 Feb 18
Recent revelations about sexual exploitation in aid contexts was caused by Britain’s failure in its duty to put the beneficiaries first, the UK international development secretary has said.
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28 Feb 18
The government of India has set a 15-day deadline for state banks to take preventive measures against operational and technical risks, after a $2bn fraud at one of the country’s biggest state lenders.
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27 Feb 18
The Western Balkan countries could join the European Union by 2025 if they meet the criteria for membership, the European Commission chief has said.
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27 Feb 18
Thailand and the World Bank have agreed to work together to promote awareness of the digital economy and adopt digital transformation in both the public and private sectors.
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26 Feb 18
South Africa’s ruling party has said it will look at ways to soften the impact of the new VAT rates on poorer people by adding more zero-rates and tax-free items.
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26 Feb 18
The Asian Development Bank has signed a $84m loan agreement with India to finance water supply improvements and urban services.
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26 Feb 18
Germany’s public sector workers have had their claim for a 6% pay rise rejected by the federal government and municipalities because it was too much and would force the outsourcing of jobs.
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26 Feb 18
The European Union is ready to regulate cryptocurrencies if it is not done so at the global level, the bloc’s financial services chief has said.
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26 Feb 18
The majority of countries around the world are moving too slowly in their efforts to fight corruption, Transparency International has said.
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22 Feb 18
The Asian Development Bank has approved a total of $360m in loans to help reform the railway system in Bangladesh.