March 13, 2018/IMFBlog by Christine Lagarde Whether Bitcoin’s value goes up or Bitcoin’s value goes down, people around the world are asking the same question: What exactly is the potential of crypto-assets? The technology behind these assets—including blockchain—is an exciting advancement that could help revolutionize fields beyond finance. It could, […]

• Bank’s 10,000MW Desert to Power solar initiative garners global support March 22, 20187/AfDB In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered into partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar energy in Africa. The Bank and […]

Culled—Proshare March 9, 2018/FBNQuest Research The IMF’s executive board has concluded its 2018 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, so we offer our initial comments. As is appropriate with a multilateral agency, the Fund treads carefully around the issue of exchange-rate policy. It notes the improved fx availability and the increase […]