Government told to avoid intervention for builders

World Bank Provides Support to Afghanistan’s Public Pension Program

By: chnarendra

The World Bank today approved a $7.5 million IDA grant to support the Government of Afghanistan’s efforts to improve the administration of its public pension program and pilot a social safety net program as a first step to developing a sustainable approach to safety nets in the country.The Afghanistan Pension Administration and ...

about 1 month ago

U.S. Home Building Unexpectedly Slumps in October

By: arslannomercy

Home construction slowed unexpectedly in October to the lowest level in six months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, resurrecting fears that the housing market may be slow to recover.Enlarge This Image Andrew Harrer/BloombergA worker lays brick outside a home under construction in Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday. New home construction ...

14 days ago

The Obama Economic Stimulus Program Is Working

By: amalgam80

Let’s talk jobs.   Since February we keep hearing cries from the Republicans and conservatives and conservative media echo the phrase “where are the jobs?”   The question’s been answered repeatedly.     Where are the jobs?   Just ask the approximately 200,000 to 250,000 jobs a

about 1 month ago