New Country Partnership Framework discussed and $1.5 billion approved for social protection and strengthened state-level COVID-19 response December 15, 2020/World Bank The World Bank Group (WBG) discussed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) from 2021 to 2024 and approved a $1.5-billion package to help build a resilient recovery post-COVID19. […]
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IMF Weekend Read: Spotlight on Fighting Climate Change
December 11, 2020/IMF This week marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement. Carving out a way forward, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, about how we can shape a greener economy for the future, the role of […]
IMF Says Nigeria’s Real GDP to Contract by 3¼% in 2020
Real GDP is contracting, inflation is increasing, and external vulnerabilities remain large. Major policy adjustments embracing broad market reforms are needed. Exchange rate and monetary policy reforms, increased revenue mobilization and structural reforms will help to unlock Nigeria’s growth potential. December 11, 2020/IMF An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team […]
