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The Global Economy in 2013: “Fragile and Timid Recovery”

The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013 The economic climate is much better this year than last year, but the recovery is “fragile and timid” A new economic policy in Japan and strength in China and Africa provide glimmers of hope Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2013 – The global …

Linde and Forest BtL sign licensing agreement for Carbo-V® technology

Munich, 24th January 2013: Linde Engineering Dresden GmbH has signed an agreement with the Finnish Forest BtL Oy for the licensing of the biomass gasification technology Carbo-V®, which will be implemented in a new Biomass–to-Liquid (BtL) plant in Kemi, Northern Finland. The commercial operation for the production of biodiesel and naphtha is expected to start …

A New Global Economy for a New Generation By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2013

As prepared for delivery Introduction: Priorities for 2013 Good evening. Let me begin by thanking my dear friend Klaus Schwab for the singular honor of addressing all of you. I know we are all still deeply concerned with the state of the global economy. Where do we stand? Well, thanks to policy actions taken over …

Unleashing the Economic Potential of the Maghreb—the Role of Foreign Investment – Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Nouakchott, January 9, 2013 Bonjour, as-salam alaykum. It is a great pleasure to be here. Let me begin by thanking the governor of the central bank of Mauritania, Sid’ Ahmed Ould Raiss for convening this important conference. I would like to welcome the ministers and governors from across the Maghreb, as well as representatives from the private …