Ahead of its participation at the COP15 meetings, in Montreal,  the European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a new sector paper titled “Forests at the heart of sustainable development” and a related brochure emphasizing the impact of EIB finance and the role of public banks more generally in developing the sector sustainably . Forests cover about 30% of the Earth’s land and host about 80% of world’s biodiversity.

A delegation from EIB Global, the branch of the European Investment Bank (EIB) devoted to operations outside the European Union, visited Montenegro to discuss ways to further support development of the country’s education system and private sector. The team consisted of EIB Global Head of Unit for Enlargement Countries Kadir Bahcecik, Country Manager for Montenegro Giovanni Camisa, and education sector experts Anthony Friedman and Koseleci Nihan.

On 9 December, we celebrate the International Anti-Corruption Day and the 20^th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).

Selected Issues Paper No. 2022/003

Selected Issues Paper No. 2022/002

Selected Issues Paper No. 2022/001

Country Report No. 2022/356

IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with the Republic of Congo

Policymakers have been more restrained in their response to surging commodity prices this time around.

Iraq: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Consultation Mission