Development risks remain as economic activity, incomes likely to stay low for extended period
Following tax law changes, cash donations of up to $300 made this year by December 31, 2020 are now deductible without having to itemize when people file their taxes in 2021.
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Central banks have played a pivotal role in easing financial conditions in response to the COVID-19 shock, and helped avert a catastrophic downturn. However, their work is far from done. Yet more monetary stimulus will be needed to support economic recovery, and central banks are implementing innovative new strategies to provide it.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and bilateral donors are stepping up their support for vital infrastructure improvements in the Western Balkans. Donors are pooling their resources through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) and approved €77.6 million in investment grants and technical cooperation for projects supported by a
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has become a signatory to the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles, with a Monday online ceremony bringing together two EBRD leaders - Pierre Heilbronn, Vice-President, Policy and Partnerships, and Anne-Marie Straathof, Vice-President, Risk and Compliance – with the Ecosystems Lead of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
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Germany should increase public infrastructure investment and accelerate its digital transformation and energy transition to strengthen and sustain its recovery from the economic crisis sparked by COVID-19, according to a new OECD report.
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Supply chains will need to be rethought for a post-pandemic world, with more emphasis on diversification, domestic production, and stockpiling.
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two French measures in favour of Corsair, an airline active in passenger and cargo transport mainly to French overseas territories.
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It is difficult to imagine going about your day without access to the internet. The coronavirus pandemic has driven life further online. The internet enables millions around the world to work, study, socialise and stay in touch with loved ones during these trying times.
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As the official benefits website of the U.S. government, Benefits.gov increases access to benefit information and program eligibility requirements to help citizens find government assistance.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €25 million loan to OTP Leasing to boost the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Ukraine against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact.
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