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THIS MORNING: The IMF’s crystal ball is dark and stormy
Good morning, lovely people, and happy almost-Thursday. All eyes remain fixed on Washington DC this morning as the IMF and…
The World Bank and IMF don’t have bottomless bailout capacity
Are the IMF and World Bank stretched too thin? Economists are concerned that world’s biggest lenders are stretching themselves too…
THIS MORNING: No word out of DC of our IMF package yet
Good morning, wonderful people, and happy hump day. Fresh inflation figures and new developments in the Capiter saga unfolding in…
How the private sector can help universalize early childhood education in Egypt
The private sector has a massive role to play in increasing kindergarten access and high school graduation rates across Egypt,…
Is bread subsidy reform back on the table?
Supply Minister revives talk of bread subsidy reform in the House of Representatives: Supply Minister Ali El Moselhy called on…
Word Bank raises its growth forecast for MENA and praises Egypt’s resolve to control inflation
The World Bank expects Egypt’s economy to grow at a 4.8% clip in FY 2022-2023, according to its October MENA…
One step closer to harsher penalties for building on farmland + World Bank gives us tub-tubs on governance
Illegally building on agricultural land could soon cost you up to EGP 10 mn and up to five years in…
World Bank approves USD 400 mn in funding for freight rail network
A more efficient and low-carbon freight railway system is coming: The World Bank has approved a USD 400 mn financing…
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