Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation[1] with the Republic of Slovenia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse of time basis. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.[2]Slov...
When African and European leaders met at their summit in Luanda, the International Trade Centre (ITC) took the opportunity to show the importance of small businesses to trade growth between the regions. By providing tailored market insights and value chain support, we help small businesses navigate trade within Africa and with the European Union. ...
KEY ISSUESThe Trade and Development Board acts as UNCTAD's governing body in-between the quadrennial Conferences. It meets in Geneva for its annual session to oversee the activities of the organization.Key agenda items:Annual report of the Secretary-General.Report on UNCTAD assistance to the Palestinian people.Activities undertaken by UNCTAD in su...
1. IntroductionThe New Development Bank (NDB) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified suppliers to provide proposals to NDB’s External Quality Assurance (EQA) Service for the Internal Audit Department (S-IA-2026-02254). Please refer to the following information and attachment for detailed requirements.NDB invites those inte...
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed constructive engagement on trade during her participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland from 19 to 23 January. In her public engagements and her meetings with leaders, high-level officials and business executives, DG Okonjo-Iweala highlighted opportunities for trade ...
The 2026 Youth Report "Lead with youth" is the result of a partnership with the United Nations Youth Office to understand the leading role of youth and students in education decision-making around the world. Building on the momentum of the Youth Declaration adopted at the 2022 Transforming Education Summit- which recognized young people as active...
Key IssuesAgendaDocumentsTimetableBodyThe Trade and Development Board oversees the activities of the organization. It meets in Geneva up to three times a year in executive sessions to deal with urgent policy issues, as well as management and institutional matters.ParticipationThe session is open to all member States of Trade and Development Board.Othe...
On January 22, 2026, the New Development Bank (NDB) and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB) signed the Loan Agreement for USD 100 million equivalent in RMB to finance the Greener Shanghai Project, approved by the NDB Board of Directors in September 2025.The Loan Agreement was signed by Mr. Roman Serov, NDB Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, and...
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026—The World Bank Group’s Boards of Executive Directors today approved a financing package to increase the Kingdom of Bhutan’s hydropower generation, facilitate regional clean energy trade, expand economic opportunities, and create jobs.The 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, located on the Kurichhu River in ea...
Moderator:JOSE LUIS DE HAROCommunications DepartmentPanelists:PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHASEconomic Counselor and Director, Research DepartmentPETYA KOEVA BROOKSDeputy Director, Research DepartmentDENIZ IGANDivision Chief, Research Department * * * * * P R O C E E D I N G SMR. DE HARO: Okay, so I think we can start. ...
