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Complementary Currencies

A list of resources related to local currencies, sometimes also called complementary currencies can be found here. Topics of this post: currency, developing countries, Memo See also World Bank G24 – Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and … Continue reading

20. May 2008 by kasi
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Africa and Local Bond Markets

Great article by Peter Nixon on the Development of Local Bond Markets in Africa. He outlines the following benefits from having Local Bond Markets: Foreign versus local currency Reduced volatility and easier debt management Long-term fiscal budget stability Increased investors … Continue reading

20. May 2008 by kasi
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DC – Development Committee

Institution: Development Committee Abbreviation: DC Type: Public Founded: 1974 Members Total: 24 Membership in: Membership of: Description: The Joint Ministerial Committee of the Boards of Governors of the Bank and Fund on the Transfer of Real Resources to Developing Countries, … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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World Bank

Institution: World Bank Group Abbreviation: World Bank Type: Public Founded: 1944 Members Total: 185 Membership in: FSF Membership of: Description: The World Bank Group provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries and is made up of five major institutions, … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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G24 – Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development

Institution: Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development Abbreviation: G24 Type: Public Founded: 1971 Members Total: 24 Membership in: Membership of: Description: The main objective is to concert the position of developing countries on monetary and development … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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G20 – Group of Twenty

Institution: Group of 20 Abbreviation: G20 Type: Public Founded: 2000 Members Total: 19 Membership in: Membership of: IMF, Worldbank, ECB Description: The G-20 is an informal forum that promotes discussion between industrial and emerging-market countries on key issues related to … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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