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World Trade Organization negotiations on a new accord have been dogged by clashes between rich and poor economies since talks began in Doha, Qatar in 2001. The Group of 20 industrial and emerging nations and WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy want to complete an accord this year.
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On January 5, 2010, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2009 Article IV consultation with Bangladesh. 1 Bangladesh’s economy has held up remarkably well despite the global recession. Financial contagion was contained by low levels of financial integration.
Reconstructing the World Economy
Good morning, distinguished guests, and welcome to this conference on reconstructing the world economy. I would like to begin by thanking the Korea Development Institute for co-organizing this event.
World trade contracted 12 percent in 2009: WTO’s Lamy
Global trade contracted by about 12 percent in 2009 but has started to pick up, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Wednesday.
World trade hit by biggest drop in 60 years: WTO
World trade fell by 12 percent last year as the economic crisis caused the biggest drop since 1945, World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy said on Wednesday.
WTO Envoys Despondent as Prospects for Doha Accord Dim
Gloom and frustration pervaded the World Trade Organization on Monday as the prospects of completing a new global commerce pact this year receded. The WTO’s 153 members had agreed to take stock at …
Solid economic data give world stocks a lift, as pound slips despite higher British growth
LONDON – World markets rose Friday after solid economic data helped shore up investor optimism, a day after concerns about Greece’s debt crisis and the U.S. recovery from recession weighed on sentiment.
IMF wants new power to supervise global financial system
The International Monetary Fund wants new authority to supervise the global financial system, IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Friday.
Head of IMF Proposes New Reserve Currency
IMF’s Strauss-Kahn suggests IMF may one day provide global reserve asset International Monetary Fund – Reserve currency – Dominique Strauss-Kahn – Economic – Special Drawing Rights
Strauss-Kahn Says EU to ‘Clean Up’ Greece; IMF to Help If Asked
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, expressed confidence the European Union will resolve Greece’s fiscal problems without outside aid and said the IMF is ready to help if asked.
Free Trade Agreement With EU To Boost Economic Ties, Says South Korea
(RTTNews) – The proposed Free Trade Agreement between South Korea and the European Union (EU) will enhance economic cooperation between the two sides, a top South Korean official said Thursday.
Gold, the IMF, and Dirty Jokes
How many IMF officials does it take to change a light bulb? As you probably read, the International Monetary Fund announced they would proceed with selling the remaining 191.3 tonnes of gold from the 403.3 tonnes planned. The money is to be used for lending to poor countries.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe’s economic performance under a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF wants more power to promote financial stability: chief
The International Monetary Fund wants more power to police the global financial system and a bigger role in emergency financing, managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Friday.
In an address at the Annual Meeting of the Bretton Woods Committee in Washington, DC, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn set out today the key elements of a renewed vision for what he called “an IMF for the 21 st century.”
Education cuts may lead to U.S. brain drain
While California and other states cut higher education budgets, many countries are spending to boost the number and quality of their graduates, setting the stage for brain drains and brain gains as the global economy emerges from the Great Recession,… Brain drain – United States – Higher education – World economy – Education
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