Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

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Sean Nolan, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, IMF, Flicker

IMF Senior Official: Eradicating Poverty Is Achievable, Political Will Is a Factor

by Heba El Koudsy | Jun 10, 2017 | Interviews

Washington- The International Monetary Fund recently released a report with an evaluation on social security programs covering the poor and underprivileged in low-income countries, given that that part of the population tends to suffer most from economic reform and...

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The European Union flag flies outside of EU headquarters in Brussels, file photo (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

‘European Development Days’ Forum Kicks Off in Brussels

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jun 7, 2017 | Business

Brussels – The 11th edition of European Development Days kicks off on Wednesday in Brussels, with a special focus on investing in development. The event is expected to gather around 7,000 participants and will discuss challenges facing the world, as well as...

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Mahmoud Mohieldin, World Bank Group Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, United Nations Relations, and Partnerships (Photo: Deborah Campos / World Bank)

Mohieldin: IT Offers Major Opportunities to Promote Arab Economies

by Heba El Koudsy | Apr 20, 2017 | Interviews

Washington – World Bank Senior Official Mahmoud Mohieldin said that Arab countries could benefit from major economic opportunities by depending on their human resources, especially in the field of Information Technology. In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper,...