Ukraine: exports up in Q1 2017

In January-March the exports of goods and services from Ukraine totaled $12.4 billion, up by 28% YoY, or by $2.7 billion, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine reported. In particular, in the reporting period the exports of goods increased by 34.4%, or by $2.7 billion, and totaled $10.4 billion. Agricultural products and…

Tajikistan: IMF team welcomes recent efforts to unify the official and market exchange rates

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Paul Ross, visited Dushanbe on May 17-30 to conduct the 2017 Article IV consultation discussions. The team reportedly welcomed the authorities’ intention to resume discussions on a possible IMF program, and discussed steps that would demonstrate reform progress and pave the way to resume program negotiations. At…