April 30, 2021/IMF Weekend Read In today’s edition we focus on Sustainable Development Goals, debt and financing risks in the Middle East and North Africa, looking beyond commodities in Latin America, rethinking capitalism, and more. On that note, let’s dive right in. 📣 But first, be sure to tune in today […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Banking Made Simple
April 29, 2021/FirstBank of Nigeria Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door […]
Four Questions About Debt and Financing Risks from COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa
IMF COUNTRY FOCUS By Jeta Menkulasi, Cesar Serra, and Suchanan Tambunlertchai IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department April 28, 2021 Across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP), countries responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented scale and urgency. While this strong response helped save lives and […]
