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  • Published on Apr 15, 2019

    Inside the Lebanese campaign to stop a World Bank-funded dam project

    A group of activists and protestors calling themselves the Save the Bisri Valley campaign have been organizing and standing against the construction of a Dam in the Bisri Valley in Lebanon. The Birsi Dam is a project mainly funded by a loan from the World …

    Source: globalvoicesonline.org
  • Published on Apr 17, 2019

    Lebanon’s PM vows strict austerity reforms to avoid crash

    BEIRUT (AP) — Prime Minister Saad Hariri warned Wednesday that Lebanon is heading toward an economic “catastrophe” unless the government implements strict austerity measures to reduce a ballooning budget deficit and massive national debt. The stark warning …

    Source: WFED
  • Published on Apr 14, 2019

    Iraq: World Bank Group and Germany Announce Enhanced Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa

    WASHINGTON, April 13, 2019— The World Bank Group and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) signed a declaration of intent today to foster cooperation on sustainable and inclusive development in the Middle East and North …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 16, 2019

    Lebanon Projected to Issue $2 Billion in Eurobonds

    Lebanon’s Finance Ministry is expected to issue round $2 billion in Eurobonds in May or June, a ministry advisor has told Bloomberg. “We’re waiting now for some good news coming out of budget that has austerity measures; we believe this will improve yields …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 13, 2019

    World Bank grant for Colombia to help deal with Venezuelan refugees

    Saturday, April 13th 2019 - 07:25 UTC Resources “will help finance the significant fiscal effort Colombia is making to host and help the Venezuelan migrants,” Colombia's Minister Alberto Carrasquilla said Colombia will receive a US$ 31.5 million grant …

    Source: MercoPress
  • Published on Apr 13, 2019

    Colombia receives $31.5 mn to address Venezuela refugee crisis: World Bank

    WASHINGTON: Colombia will receive a US$31.5 million grant to help deal with the flood of refugees from neighboring Venezuela, the World Bank announced Friday (Apr 12). Colombia has received about a third of 3.7 million refugees who have fled the worsening …

    Source: Channel News Asia
  • Published on Apr 6, 2019

    Overpopulation in Egypt can destroy economic progress: World Bank

    Washington, DC- Merza Hasan, the executive director of the World Bank (WB) Group, said that the real challenge before the Egyptian economy at the present time is overpopulation, noting that Egypt’s population grows by 2.3% annually, which could destroy any …

    Source: Daily News Egypt
  • Published on Apr 18, 2019

    Colombia: US$31.5 Million to Help Improve Services for Migrants from Venezuela and Host Communities in Colombia

    WASHINGTON, April 12, 2019 —The Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) announced today a US$31.5 million grant as budget support for Colombia’s efforts to facilitate access to jobs and basic social services for Venezuelan migrants and refugees, as …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 18, 2019

    Investing in people helps to share in benefits of economic growth, technological progress

    The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank ended on Saturday in Washington, DC with an optimistic atmosphere following US statements suggesting that a trade war with China could end what may allow global economic …

    Source: Daily News Egypt
  • Published on Apr 18, 2019

    Germany’s new workers are cause for Bosnia’s shrinking population

    When a Bosnian politician announces the creation of 100,000 new jobs, we joke in Bosnia that half of these will be abroad. With Germany’s new regulation on the immigration of skilled workers, an increased number of people could reach Germany- this will …

    Source: EurActiv
  • Published on Apr 3, 2019

    World Bank Projections on Countries' Region's Economy

    The WB partly and indirectly attributed the revival of growth to policies that reduced the GCC’s reliance on oil revenues in addition to UAE’s investments in infrastructure in preparation to host Expo 2020. (Asharq Alawsat) The World Bank expected Iraq and …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 3, 2019

    World Bank: Jordan Economy to Grow by 2.2 Percent in 2019

    The forecast indicates a slight drop from previous projections by the World Bank, as a previous report earlier this year expected the Kingdom’s growth for 2019 to reach 2.3 per cent, 2.4 per cent in 2020 and 2.7 in 2021. (Shutterstock) Jordan's economy …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 10, 2019

    Lebanon approves plan to reform ailing electricity sector

    BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — The Lebanese government on Monday approved a plan to reform its electricity sector, vowing to provide power 24 hours a day from a grid notorious for blackouts. The decision is the most significant by the cabinet since it was formed …

    Source: Jamaica Observer
  • Published on Apr 18, 2019

    Bike Lanes in Beirut and That's a Promise!

    While Beirut has a growing cycling scene, most of the city’s residents remain hesitant to attempt navigating its streets by bicycle. One of the main reasons for that reticence is the lack of infrastructure to protect cyclists in a traffic system that often …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Mar 30, 2019

    World Bank: Lebanon Gets Nothing Without Reforms

    “These reforms, despite their start, still do not rise to the level expected, and this is what we said frankly to the Lebanese government,” Belhaj said after the meeting. (Shutterstock) If Lebanon wants to see any money from CEDRE soon, it needs get …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 7, 2019

    Lebanese Lawmakers in US to Discuss Hezbollah, Israel

    The US Congress building in Washington. (AFP) A number of Lebanese lawmakers will head to Washington Saturday to participate in a parliamentary conference organized by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The MPs will also meet with members …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 7, 2019

    Threat of US sanctions looms over Lebanon's Hezbollah allies

    Beirut, Lebanon - Barely a fortnight after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Lebanon and threatened Hezbollah's political allies to contain the group or face US sanctions, some of them have flown to Washington, DC, to lobby against them and …

    Source: Al Jazeera
  • Published on Apr 3, 2019

    Lebanon to Start Gas Drilling Before End of Year

    Lebanon will start drilling for gas in maritime Block 4 before the end of the year and intends to launch a second licensing round in January 2020. (Shutterstock) Lebanon will start drilling for gas in maritime Block 4 before the end of the year and intends …

    Source: Al Bawaba
  • Published on Apr 16, 2019

    ABG’s three subsidiaries scoop top award for 7th year in a row

    MANAMA: The Bahrain based leading Islamic banking group Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C. (ABG) and three of its subsidiary banking units will receive the “World’s Best Islamic Financial Institution” Award for 2019, in various categories, as part of the …

    Source: 24 X 7 News
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Blockchain Expo Global 2019 at Olympia London Grand in London

Date: 25-Apr-19 to 26-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
The World’s largest Blockchain Conference and Exhibition focuses on the future of enterprise technology. The event showcases two days of top-level content from leading brands, embracing and developing cutting edge blockchain technologies. Arriving at Olympia Grand London on April 25-26, the Blockchain event is co-located with the IoT Tech Expo, AI & Big Data Expo and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo so you can explore the convergence of these technologies in one place. The Blockchain conference agenda will present a series of expert keynotes, interactive panel discussions and solution-based case studies. All exploring the key industries that are set to be disrupted the most by this new technology, including; legal sectors, retail, financial services, healthcare, insurance, energy, ...

Start-Up Convention Wien - powered by Spaces

Date: 25-Apr-19 to 26-Apr-19
Location: Austria
Nutze diese Convention, um dein Unternehmen auf das nächste Level zu bringen! Du hast bisher nur eine Idee? Kein Problem! Hole dir die Meinung der Experten vor Ort, um direkt durchstarten zu können! Es erwarten dich Keynotes und Workshops zu den unterschiedlichsten Themen, die Einfluss auf den Erfolg deines Unternehmens haben. Von Online Marketing, Business Building und Leadership, bis hin zur richtigen Positionierung auf Social Media. Dich erwarten Experten aus all diesen Bereichen und stehen dir mit ihren Erfahrungen und ihrem Wissen, für Fragen zur Verfügung! Nutze außerdem die Möglichkeiten, dich während der Pausen und der After-Convention Party am Freitag, mit anderen interessanten Start-ups und Unternehmen zu vernetzen! Nutze außerdem die Chance unseren Partner Primecrowd ...

WORLD BLOCKCHAIN STO SUMMIT

Date: 29-Apr-19 to 30-Apr-19
A crypto token that passes the Howey Test is deemed a security token. These usually derive their value from an external, tradable asset. Because the tokens are deemed a security, they are subject to federal securities and regulations. If all the regulations are properly met, then these tokens have immensely powerful use-cases. Security and asset-backed tokens appear to be one of the prominent points on interest in the emerging cryptocurrency landscape. Such is the popularity of the sector that some experts predict that security tokens could become a multi trillion-dollar market within the next decade. With regulatory bodies coming down hard on initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STO) represent a worthy alternative. Companies like Coinbase and Nasdaq are reportedly ...

LEAP HR Retail Conference London

Date: 29-Apr-19 to 30-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
LEAP HR: Retail offers you the chance to join the most forward-thinking HR leaders actively supporting their organisations through the challenges involved in operating in a dynamic retail industry. People leaders from brands such as Harrods, Sainsbury’s, Karen Millen and more, will come together at this definitive retail HR event to discuss talent challenges, share agile people strategies and rewrite the rules of retail HR. Whether your business is store or online, only here will you be able to plug into a ready-made industry-specific network of CHROs, Heads of HR and senior HR leaders in retail. Retail Brands sharing their agile HR strategies include: • Sainsbury’s will reveal how it redesigned its traditional retail management model to move towards a zero organisation and ...

FP&A Innovation Summit

Date: 29-Apr-19 to 30-Apr-19
Location: San Diego / United States
The future of finance is intelligent. Ensure you and your finance team can adapt to the ever-changing digital and economic environment. This summit will give you actionable insights, CPE accredited learning and valuable networking with your peers. ATTEND THIS SUMMIT TO: Improve your corporate planning and forecast accuracy with agile decision- Transform your business by unlocking value in FP&A data Network and build valuable connections with senior financial Get new ideas to transform your finance department and build a high-performance FP&A Drive strategic partnerships between the FP&A team and business leaders by building trust, story telling and Earn up to 14 CPE credits. NASBA Information: Field of Study: Finance; Level: ...

Small Business Expo 2019 - BOSTON (May 1, 2019)

Date: 01-May-19 to 01-May-19
Location: Boston / United States
Small Business Expo is America’s BIGGEST Business to Business Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups and anyone that works for a Small Business or who is inspired to start their own Business. Small Business Expo has been recognized four years in a row as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing privately held company celebrating its Eleventh Year Anniversary. Our focus is on targeted learning, networking, building valuable new business relationships & finding top vendors that help Business Owners take strategic action to immediately improve their Small Business. At this FREE one-day event hosted in 17 Major US Cities, over 75,000 passionate Business Owners will connect, network with vendors in various industries, and learn from the best ...

Fin-k Tank

Date: 02-May-19 to 02-May-19
Location: United Kingdom
Boring Money’s 2019 half day Fin-k Tank seminar will be hosted at Aviva’s London HQ on May 2nd. Delving into all things fintech, this year’s event will include speakers from both inside and outside of the financial industry. Providing insight and inspiration on how technology can be successfully deployed to disrupt analogue industries, our core theme this year will be ‘Advice’.

Realty 411 Real Estate Expo Irvine

Date: 04-May-19 to 04-May-19
Location: Irvine / United States
DISCOVER HOW OUR PRIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS CAN HELP YOU CLOSE MORE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS! Celebrate Realty411’s NEW Issue Featuring LEE ARNOLD from Cogo Capital. PLUS: On the cover of REI Wealth is Kaaren Hall from uDirect IRA Services. OUR AMAZING MAGAZINES WILL BE HERE FOR ALL GUESTS! Are you ready to Grow Your Real Estate Business, Portfolio, and Network? Learn from TOP Leaders in the Industry! We are hosting Local & National * Mingle with OUR MOST VIP Vendors * Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area * NON-Stop Tips for Real Estate Success ~ Bring Lots of Cards. * Mingle with Local Leaders & Industry Professionals from Around the Nation! * Hosted by Realty411 – Magazine Publisher, Expo, and REI Marketing Realty411 magazine was first published ...

AFME European Post Trade Conference, London, 2019

Date: 08-May-19 to 08-May-19
Location: United Kingdom
AFME’s European Post Trade Conference is the leading event for the European clearing and settlements industry. The annual event is attended by over 200 senior market professionals representing; European buy & sell side, regulators, policymakers, central banks, market infrastructure and industry service providers. For sponsorship & speaking opportunities contact events@afme. This years’ agenda will cover key issues including the impact of Brexit on European post trade, the regulatory outlook including CMU, EPTF and CSDR and the developments in distributed ledger technology. Topics include: - Impact of Brexit on European Financial Services and Post - Market Evolution Through Technology in Post Trade - CMU Project - Failure or Signs for Hope in Continuously Fragmented ...
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