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EBRD wrestles with balancing needs of Ukraine, CEE and Africa
Huge needs of Ukraine reconstruction lie ahead, but Bank must continue climate financing and is likely to enter sub-Saharan Africa
Emerging markets cling on amid rate hikes but central banks ‘risk credibility’
EM has not underperformed developed markets in 2022 but asset class vulnerabilities go well beyond higher rates
Food price spike threatens instability in SEMED and sub-Saharan Africa
Food inflation was already rising before the outbreak of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which between them account for a quarter of global grain supply
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Multilateral is basing forecasts on ‘relatively optimistic assumptions’, says chief economist, as some say further downward revisions are likely -
The outbreak of war has added to inflationary pressures, forcing European central banks to hike rates even as growth is slowing
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The outbreak of war has injected a new spirit of unity within Europe but beneath the surfaces old divisions are still emerging
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Bond issuance from North Africa has never been high, but there has been none so far in 2022
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Regional development bank hopes to encourage new commitments from Moroccan banks on sustainable finance.
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Investors not ready to return to CEE, but long-term potential is promising
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Polish currency still holding back investors
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Several supranationals have halted new Russian rouble issuance but continue to service outstanding bonds. EBRD will maintain diverse funding in EM currencies
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Awards
Awards
Fahad Al-Saif, Saudi Arabia
The Gulf state is extending its curve and sourcing new channels of funding to meet its fiscal objectives.
Ziad Fariz, Jordan
Jordan was swift to provide liquidity and bring in a package of stimulus measures when the crisis struck.
Mohammed al Jadaan, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s smart, innovative and much-needed fiscal response to Covid-19 has gone down well with investors.
Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison, Ghana.
Richard Martínez, Ecuador
Against all the odds, a debt restructuring and IMF programme in record time.
