International news round-up – April 27 - May 1

 

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News you may have missed this week   1 May 2015 | Public Finance International Home | Contact us     NEWS ROUND-UP   Middle East & Africa: Nigerian lawmakers approve 4.5% cut in 2015 spending plan, and more Nigerian lawmakers approve 4.5% cut in 2015 spending plan; Tanzania lifts 2015/16 spending to pay for vote and infrastructure; long-term spending drives Bahrain’s economic growth; and other stories from Saudi Arabia and Kenya.  Latin America & Caribbean: Venezuela cuts working hours to tackle energy crisis, and more Venezuela cuts working hours to tackle energy crisis; Concern rises in Cayman Islands over pay inequity in public sector; Puerto Rico’s development bank warns of government shutdown in next 3 months; and other stories from Chile, the Bahamas and Mexico.  US & Canada: Obama says US not opposed to other countries joining China-proposed AIIB, and more Obama says US not opposed to other countries joining China-proposed AIIB; Fed appears no closer to a rate hike; Canada's federal government balances budget; and other stories from the US and Canada.  Read more news OPINION/BLOG | FEATURES Published by Redactive, 17-18 Britton Street, London, EC1M 5TP. Tel: 020 7880 6200   Click here to unsubscribe from this email