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Second report on the effects of GSP and the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance (GSP+) covering 2016-2017

Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) | Brussels, 19 January 2018 Questions and answers What is the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)? GSP, consisting of the three arrangements Standard GSP, GSP+ and Everything But Arms (EBA), is the EU's...

Armenia: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Request for Extended Fund Facility Arrangement

Press Release No. 14/40 February 4, 2014 The IMF staff has reached agreement with the Armenian authorities on their request for a 38-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, in support of the economic and financial program of the government...

To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025

Bargi Gul, a physiotherapist in Kabul, Afghanistan Tweet: https://twitter.com/ICRC/status/1956611940458828121 When I wake up every morning, I am filled with strong determination and a clear aim to help the needy and the sick who are waiting to...

Veteran-Owned Nashville Adventures Expands Historical Walking Tours and Ghost Tours in Music City

NASHVILLE , TN, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville Adventures, the city's only veteran-owned tour company, continues to grow its offerings of immersive walking tours, ghost tours, pub crawls, and custom corporate...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation for the Republic of Armenia

On June 23, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Republic of Armenia. Since its independence, Armenia has made significant strides in enhancing macroeconomic...

Republic of Armenia : 2017 Article IV Consultation and Fifth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Armenia

Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: July 19, 2017 Electronic Access: Free Full text (PDF file size is 2800 KB).Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Since its...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation and Completes Fifth and Final Review of Armenia’s Extended Arrangement

June 23, 2017 Armenia's authorities remain committed to maintaining a prudent medium-term fiscal path by enhancing revenue mobilization and increasing efficiency in spending. Economic activity is expected to pick up in 2017 and over the medium...

Grow London, London Stock Exchange & The Global City partner with London FinTech Summit to join global finance capitals

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London FinTech Summit, part of Fintech Week London, has announced strategic partnerships with Grow London (London & Partners), the London Stock Exchange, and The Global City — three...

Africa: FY 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced and Conflict-affected Persons in Armenia and Georgia

Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0001628 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Proposal submission deadline: Wednesday,...

IMF Staff Concludes the Fifth and Final Review under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement and the 2017 Article IV Visit to Armenia

April 12, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

Russia urges bordering nations to stand on their own

(MENAFN) As global instability intensifies, Russia’s influence and relationships with its neighboring countries in Eurasia are under renewed scrutiny. Moscow’s goal is not to dominate or control these states but to ensure that any future economic,...

Let Her Sing® 2025 Carries On: Diaspora Arts Connection Moves Forward Despite Travel Ban Setback

Despite two artists barred by the U.S. travel ban, DAC’s Let Her Sing® 2025 moves forward, uniting global female voices on stage. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bay Area nonprofit arts organization...

Lydian Presents at the Armenian Investment Forum, New York

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct 7, 2016) - Lydian International Limited (TSX:LYD) ("Lydian" or "the Company") announced today the Company will be participating in the Armenian Investment Forum being held in New York City on October 10-11,...

Dunford Joins Fellow NATO Chiefs of Defense in Security Environment Meetings

BRUSSELS, Jan. 17, 2017 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is attending NATO’s 176th Military Committee meeting here this week. Gen. Petr Pavel of the Czech army, the committee’s chairman, listed the issues...

IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Armenia’s Extended Arrangement

December 7, 2016 The completion of the review enables the release of about US$21.22 million. The Executive Board approved the authorities’ request for a modification of the end-December 2016 fiscal balance performance criterion. Strengthening...

Republic of Armenia: Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Armenia

Summary: External developments—notably relating to remittances and copper prices—have remained adverse, contributing to subdued domestic demand and deflationary conditions, but export performance has continued to be relatively strong. As a result,...

Armenia: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Mark Horton visited Yerevan during March 14–27 to conduct discussions for the Fourth Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)/Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements. At the conclusion...

Lydian International Discloses Amended Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/17/16 -- Lydian International Limited (TSX: LYD) ("Lydian" or "the Company") is pleased to announce it has disclosed an amended Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") for its 100% owned Amulsar...

Armenia: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Mark Horton visited Yerevan during September 7 - September 20 to conduct discussions for the Third Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)/Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements. At...

Gazprom 2015: sustainable course

June 30, 2016 Speech by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, at the annual General Shareholders Meeting of Gazprom Dear shareholders, Extensive materials prepared for the annual General Shareholders Meeting on Gazprom’s...