Platform for Collaboration on Tax: Closing Statement of Conference on Tax and SDGs

17 February, 2018

On 16 February 2018 the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) released the closing statement following its conference on taxation and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The PCT was set up by the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank at the request

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OECD: Platform for Collaboration on Tax to hold global conference

10 February, 2018

The first global conference of the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT) is to be held on February 14-16, 2018, focusing on important directions for tax policy and administration so as to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The PCT

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IMF says tax reform of US boost global growth

24 January, 2018

On 22 January 2018, the International Monetary Fund revised upwards its forecast for global economic growth in 2018 and 2019, pointing out that US tax cuts would boost investment in the world's largest economy and help its major trading partners.

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IMF report recommends further reforms in Ethiopia

18 January, 2018

On 17 January 2018 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report following the conclusion of consultations with Ethiopia under article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Ethiopia’s average annual GDP growth has been around 10% in

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IMF report comments on the economic position of Croatia

16 January, 2018

On 16 January 2018 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report following the conclusion of consultations with Croatia under article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Croatia experienced its third year of positive economic growth

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IMF report comments on economic position of Tanzania

12 January, 2018

On 10 January 2018 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the final review of Tanzania’s economic performance under a program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI). Recently Tanzania’s economy has had a mixed performance and

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IMF publishes report on the economic situation of Belgium

29 December, 2017

On 18 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on Belgium following discussions under article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that the economy is recovering with a projected 1.75% rise in GDP

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IMF report comments on the economic position of Nigeria

23 December, 2017

On 22 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report on Nigeria following consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Economic activity expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the third quarter of 2017,

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IMF report looks at the UK economy

22 December, 2017

On 20 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published on its website a report following consultations with the UK under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The IMF report notes that owing to the aging population in the UK

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World Bank: Project to improve tax collection in Latvia

22 December, 2017

A press release of 18 December 2017 announced that the World Bank is to assist Latvia’s tax administration to increase tax collection by improving revenue mobilization and reducing compliance costs. The project is partly financed by the European

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IMF: Report comments on economic and fiscal position of Hong Kong SAR

18 December, 2017

On 29 November 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on its website following consultations with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The Hong Kong

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IMF: Report comments on the economic and fiscal situation of Tanzania

16 December, 2017

On 12 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report following discussions with Tanzania under Article IV of its articles of agreement. A Policy Support Instrument (PSI) program was approved in 2014 and the IMF report notes

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IMF: Report comments on economic and fiscal situation in Mozambique

16 December, 2017

On 14 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report following consultations with Mozambique under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that fiscal consolidation is essential for the recovery of

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IMF: Report comments on the economic and fiscal situation in Bulgaria

16 December, 2017

On 14 December the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published on its website a report on the economic and fiscal situation in Bulgaria following consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that a strong

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IMF report comments on economic position of Japan

11 August, 2017

The IMF issued a report on Japan’s economic position on 31 July 2017 following the conclusion of discussions under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of association. The report notes that Japan’s economy is growing above potential with positive

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IMF report looks at US economic prospects and tax reform

28 July, 2017

On 26 July 2017 the IMF issued a staff report following the conclusion of consultations with the US under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report suggests that in the medium term reforms should include a more efficient tax

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IMF issues report on economic position of Vietnam

17 July, 2017

On 5 June 2017 the IMF issued a report following the completion of discussions with Vietnam under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that Vietnam’s economy has been performing well with growth of 6.2% in 2016 and

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IMF deputy managing director comments on tax and economic growth in Asia

17 July, 2017

On 12 July 2017 the IMF Deputy Managing Director Mitsuhiro Furusawa, speaking in Indonesia, commented on the importance of international tax developments for economic growth in Asia. He stressed the importance of revenue mobilization and

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