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Honduras IMF deal will help Hernandez consolidation

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HONDURAS

The impact of the agreement with the IMF.

Nigeria's development plan will not deliver results

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NIGERIA

The plan aims for 85% funding by private capital, with the balance coming from federal and state governments. It also envisions 5% average annual GDP growth over the period, and…

Ciolos will aim to tackle Romania's developmental lag

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ROMANIA

The non-party government of former EU Commissioner Dacian Ciolos took office on November 17 after the Ponta government stood down. Much of the previous administration's budget…

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

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COSTA RICA

Pension pressures in Costa Rica.

Ruto’s fiscal shift will create challenges for Kenya

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KENYA

This is the first major setback for the administration's fiscal consolidation efforts, which had initially made progress.

Backlash weakens US education reform push

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UNITED STATES

Political backlash against testing in US education policy.

Mexico healthcare promises are unrealistic

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MEXICO

The amendments, approved by Congress last month, include the elimination of the Health Institute for Wellbeing (INSABI). Its functions will be transferred to a specific body of…

Italy’s public sector reforms face uphill battle

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ITALY

The PNRR is vital to revive growth in the EU’s most fragile economy. In addition to providing foundations for a strong economic recovery from COVID-19, the PNRR also focus on…

Turkey must reform structurally to meet fiscal targets

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TURKEY

The draft foresees a central administration budget deficit of 80.6 billion lira (14.3 billion dollars) or 1.8% of GDP. Maintaining fiscal discipline would bolster international…

Myanmar civil service reform risks a two-tiered system

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MYANMAR

Outlook for civil service reform in Myanmar.