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COP29 in Azerbaijan: A Turning Point for Global Climate Action

eyesonsuriname 1. A Platform for Ambitious Climate Goals The COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to be a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. With nearly 200 countries participating, the conference aims to secure a new collective quantified goal for climate finance, ensuring that every nation has the means…
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BRICS Bank Might Extend Dilma Rousseff’s Mandate

BRICS Bank Might Extend Dilma Rousseff’s Mandate

Offer from Russia eyeson..project Amsterdam, 25 oktober 2025–Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was offered the chance to stay for another five years as head of the New Development Bank (NDB, also known as the BRICS Bank) by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bloc’s Summit in Kazan, it was reported by Brazilian News Agencies on…
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JPMorgan refinances El Salvador debt

JPMorgan refinances El Salvador debt

 $1bn US-backed loan eyesonsuriname / financial times  Amsterdam, 23 October 2024– El Salvador has refinanced $1bn of its debt with a US government-backed loan from JPMorgan Chase linked to promises of river conservation, as President Nayib Bukele seeks to put the country on a stronger economic footing.  The Central American nation said on Thursday that…
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Latin American Financial Action Task Force

Latin American Financial Action Task Force

Fights money laundering eyesonproject Amsterdam, October 12th 2024–Paraguayan authorities announced this week that adjustments were being implemented to comply with the Latin American Financial Action Task Force  (Gafilat) recommendations regarding the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The measures are consistent with indicators and objectives gauged by…
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Kristalina Georgieva

Suriname benefits from new IMF rules

Possibly more financial peace in Paramaribo eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 12th 2024– “I’m pleased to announce that the Executive Board has reached a consensus on a reform of IMF charges and surcharges. This will lower borrowing costs for our members by 36 percent while preserving the IMF’s financial capacity to support countries in a challenging global…
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Santokhi Impresses United Nations

Santokhi Impresses United Nations

Presents Hard Facts neighbouring countries once had to face. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — At two separate diaspora and business engagement events Saturday and Sunday evenings at different locations held for visiting Suriname’s President Santokhi, the audience was most impressed with his rattling off numbers about the country’s economy, claiming he has turned it reminiscent…
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Suriname and Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement

Embracing a Sustainable Future:

Suriname and Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement eyesonsuriname Introduction Amsterdam, September, 5th, 2024 – Suriname, a nation rich in natural resources, stands at a crossroads. With its economy heavily reliant on oil and gas exploration, the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement presents both challenges and opportunities. This article explores…
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Steven Coutinho: The Philosopher Banker Transforming Suriname

Steven Coutinho: The Philosopher Banker Transforming Suriname

eyesonsuriname A Visionary Leader with a Unique Perspective Amsterdam, August 27th, 2024 – Steven Coutinho, often referred to as the “Philosopher Banker” by the New York Times1, has made a significant impact on his homeland, Suriname. With a background in physics and an MBA from Wharton, Coutinho combines analytical rigor with a deep understanding of…
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Federal Reserve

Commentary Column by the Financial Policy Council

for eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 4th 2024– Out in the Far West and once upon a time, when the United States of America had a capitalist economy, many things were much different.  Bank deposits were used for loans that expanded productive ability. America produced its own goods and grew its own food. America’s currency was backed…
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The Philippines trying hard to lead in Banking and Finance Industries.

Forefront in SE Asia eyesonthephilippines  Amsterdam, — June 24th 2024–Thinking about and trying to analyze the future of the banking and finance industry in the Philippines we can’t escape the thought that this particular industry is characterized by digital innovation, regulatory support, and a high, serious commitment to financial inclusion and sustainability.  The integration of…
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