This paper presents the first set of Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) borrowing agreements that have been signed to respond to the unprecedented demand for concessional financing during the COVID-19 pandemic. A fast-track loan mobilization round has been instrumental to allow the Fund...

Introduction -- Government's rationale for fiscal reform -- The UKCS fiscal regime prior to the fiscal review and the case for its reform -- The post-fiscal review reforms -- The new UKCS fiscal regime : a proposal for reform -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Historical brent spot fob prices --...

The gender pay gap (GPG) exists in every European country, but it varies considerably, even in EU member states covered by the same legal principles on pay equality. Part of the variation can be explained by different patterns of social partnership. With current policy pressure to de-centralise...