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Contractors work on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY) Stock Photo
RM2CNP0MN–Contractors work on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY)
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A warning sign is seen at the beginning of the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY) Stock Photo
RM2D1H4KG–A warning sign is seen at the beginning of the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY)
A grader levels the earth on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20 km (12 miles) from Nairobi June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year, to be presented on Thursday, will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY TRANSPORT) Stock Photo
RM2D32DKW–A grader levels the earth on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20 km (12 miles) from Nairobi June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year, to be presented on Thursday, will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY TRANSPORT)
A labourer works at a road construction site on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY) Stock Photo
RM2D1BY9H–A labourer works at a road construction site on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY)
A motorists drives past at a tunnel undergoing construction along on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY) Stock Photo
RM2D1RX68–A motorists drives past at a tunnel undergoing construction along on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway construction project in Athi River, 20km (12 miles) from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, June 9, 2009. Kenya's budget for the 2009/10 fiscal year to be presented on Thursday will strive to raise development spending and stimulate the economy against the backdrop of dwindling local and external sources of finance. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti takes a ride on a dog sled before the start of the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ANIMALS) Stock Photo
RM2D14W99–Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti takes a ride on a dog sled before the start of the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ANIMALS)
Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti takes a ride on a dog sled before the start of the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ANIMALS) Stock Photo
RM2D1FER0–Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti takes a ride on a dog sled before the start of the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ANIMALS)
Ildefonso Guajardo, newly appointed Economy Minister, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D0TTY8–Ildefonso Guajardo, newly appointed Economy Minister, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Emilio Lozoya, newly appointed head of state-run oil company Pemex, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CXNKXJ–Emilio Lozoya, newly appointed head of state-run oil company Pemex, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ENERGY)
Pedro Joaquin Coldwell, newly appointed Energy Minister, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CWYE13–Pedro Joaquin Coldwell, newly appointed Energy Minister, attends the presentation of Mexico's incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ENERGY)
Kenya's Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta holds up a briefcase containing the Government Budget for the year 2009/2010 outside his office in Nairobi June 11, 2009. Kenya's government will raise spending in east Africa's largest economy by 23.7 percent in the 2009/10 fiscal year to boost development and stimulate the economy in a difficult external and domestic environment. Analysts say the biggest challenge for Kenyatta is how to raise the extra money given hits to receipts from the global slump and weaker internal growth. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2D2R5DY–Kenya's Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta holds up a briefcase containing the Government Budget for the year 2009/2010 outside his office in Nairobi June 11, 2009. Kenya's government will raise spending in east Africa's largest economy by 23.7 percent in the 2009/10 fiscal year to boost development and stimulate the economy in a difficult external and domestic environment. Analysts say the biggest challenge for Kenyatta is how to raise the extra money given hits to receipts from the global slump and weaker internal growth. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA BUSINESS POLITICS)
Japan's Finance Minister Naoto Kan (L) talks with Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti during the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2D1P6H7–Japan's Finance Minister Naoto Kan (L) talks with Italy's Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti during the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty waits to testify before the Senate finance committee in Ottawa March 10, 2009. Canadian jobs data due out later this week will offer further evidence that the domestic economy is reeling from the global economic slowdown, Flaherty said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D27XW8–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty waits to testify before the Senate finance committee in Ottawa March 10, 2009. Canadian jobs data due out later this week will offer further evidence that the domestic economy is reeling from the global economic slowdown, Flaherty said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty waits to testify before the Senate finance committee in Ottawa March 10, 2009. Canadian jobs data due out later this week will offer further evidence that the domestic economy is reeling from the global economic slowdown, Flaherty said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D1R06Y–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty waits to testify before the Senate finance committee in Ottawa March 10, 2009. Canadian jobs data due out later this week will offer further evidence that the domestic economy is reeling from the global economic slowdown, Flaherty said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA POLITICS BUSINESS)
Vehicles drive on the Guomao Bridge through Beijing's central business district, June 11, 2015. China's fiscal spending rose 2.6 percent in May from a year earlier, slowing sharply from a 33.2 percent rise in April, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, as the government faces a tough job in spurring investment to support the slowing economy. REUTERS/Jason Lee Stock Photo
RM2CY6DP9–Vehicles drive on the Guomao Bridge through Beijing's central business district, June 11, 2015. China's fiscal spending rose 2.6 percent in May from a year earlier, slowing sharply from a 33.2 percent rise in April, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, as the government faces a tough job in spurring investment to support the slowing economy. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Women walk near the glass floor area constructed as a view point on 37th floor of the China Central Television (CCTV) Tower next to construction sites in Beijing's central business district, June 11, 2015. China's fiscal spending rose 2.6 percent in May from a year earlier, slowing sharply from a 33.2 percent rise in April, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, as the government faces a tough job in spurring investment to support the slowing economy. REUTERS/Jason Lee TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Stock Photo
RM2E5NDPY–Women walk near the glass floor area constructed as a view point on 37th floor of the China Central Television (CCTV) Tower next to construction sites in Beijing's central business district, June 11, 2015. China's fiscal spending rose 2.6 percent in May from a year earlier, slowing sharply from a 33.2 percent rise in April, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, as the government faces a tough job in spurring investment to support the slowing economy. REUTERS/Jason Lee TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Luis Videgaray, Mexico's newly appointed finance minister, attends the presentation of incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D0PRNN–Luis Videgaray, Mexico's newly appointed finance minister, attends the presentation of incoming President Enrique Pena Nieto's cabinet in Mexico City November 30, 2012. Pena Nieto on Friday named close allies to head the important finance and interior ministries as he seeks to spur growth and reduce drug-related violence in Latin America's second-biggest economy. Pena Nieto will be sworn in as president on December 1. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram attends an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E62D4R–India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram attends an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram gestures during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D0GANJ–India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram gestures during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram attends an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS HEADSHOT POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CX98J3–India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram attends an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS HEADSHOT POLITICS)
India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram speaks during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CYJHEK–India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram speaks during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram speaks during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2D02TBR–India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram speaks during an interview with Reuters at a hotel during his visit for the G20 meeting in Mexico City November 4, 2012. India's economy should expand by 5.5 percent to 6.0 percent this year and growth should then return to 7 percent next year, Chidambaram told Reuters on Sunday, and said inflation was at an 'unacceptable level'. The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Mexico will take place from November 4 to 5. To match Interview INDIA-GDP/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during a news conference in Ottawa August 15, 2012. While the strong Canadian dollar is hitting exports, it is also boosting purchases of machinery in Canada, which has the potential to help the domestic economy, Flaherty said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CXM1W2–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during a news conference in Ottawa August 15, 2012. While the strong Canadian dollar is hitting exports, it is also boosting purchases of machinery in Canada, which has the potential to help the domestic economy, Flaherty said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty leaves following a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E5HW36–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty leaves following a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E5NT1W–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWK31R–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYNWTE–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty leaves following a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYG28G–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty leaves following a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CX89FA–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYBK11–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa March 1, 2013. The slowing Canadian economy means the government will have lower revenues than it initially forecast as it draws up the next budget, which is due soon, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CWR542–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CXWWH2–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CX8FJH–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pauses during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver takes part in a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D00PKF–Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver takes part in a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is illuminated by a beam of light during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2E626T4–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is illuminated by a beam of light during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver speaks during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D04JY4–Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver speaks during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver speaks during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CXDJ8P–Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver speaks during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty reacts while talking about a portrait of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, one of the fathers of Canadian confederation, during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) Stock Photo
RM2CYT93A–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty reacts while talking about a portrait of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, one of the fathers of Canadian confederation, during an interview with Reuters in his office on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 5, 2010. The rise in Canada's currency 'makes sense' because investors are snapping up the country's assets and the economy is growing nicely, Flaherty said on Thursday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver (C) is reflected in a mirror while speaking during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWJ5H8–Canada's Finance Minister Joe Oliver (C) is reflected in a mirror while speaking during a news conference before the start of a summer policy retreat in Wakefield, Quebec August 12, 2014. Oliver said on Tuesday he wanted to cut personal taxes further in next year's budget, while also expressing concern about what he called a still fragile global economy. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address at Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYCNAA–South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address at Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E66R33–South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWKKY5–South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E63N2W–South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D0FEA2–South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivers his 2014 budget address in Parliament in Cape Town February 26, 2014. South Africa cut this year's growth forecast to 2.7 percent, saying deep challenges persisted after a 2009 recession and warning that delays to new infrastructure, especially in the power sector, posed risks to the continent's largest economy. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is framed between a cameraman and a television camera while listening to a question from a journalist after meeting with private sector economists in Ottawa March 8, 2013. Private sector economists have cut their growth forecasts for the Canadian economy in 2013 due to volatile market conditions in the United States and Europe, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CXA8H1–Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is framed between a cameraman and a television camera while listening to a question from a journalist after meeting with private sector economists in Ottawa March 8, 2013. Private sector economists have cut their growth forecasts for the Canadian economy in 2013 due to volatile market conditions in the United States and Europe, Flaherty said on Friday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew buttons his jacket near Israel's Finance Minister Yair Lapid (R) after Lew's speech to the U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group in Jerusalem June 18, 2014. Lew said Iran's economy remained in a state of distress due to sanctions over its nuclear program and that the United States would not rush into making a bad deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (JERUSALEM - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CY5B9Y–U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew buttons his jacket near Israel's Finance Minister Yair Lapid (R) after Lew's speech to the U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group in Jerusalem June 18, 2014. Lew said Iran's economy remained in a state of distress due to sanctions over its nuclear program and that the United States would not rush into making a bad deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (JERUSALEM - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CXDJHX–Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWK77W–Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan (R) speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D0KMP1–Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan (R) speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan (R) speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CX56NB–Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan (R) speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble (L) and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CX0P50–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble (L) and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble (L) and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2E6AW0C–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble (L) and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
IMF Managing Director Christine Legarde speaks with Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the Economy Ali Babacan before the G20 finance ministers and central bankers family portrait during the IMF/World Bank 2014 Spring Meeting in Washington April 11, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYF5H5–IMF Managing Director Christine Legarde speaks with Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the Economy Ali Babacan before the G20 finance ministers and central bankers family portrait during the IMF/World Bank 2014 Spring Meeting in Washington April 11, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CXBJ9B–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CYAAYJ–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
(L-R) Larry Summers, president emeritus of Harvard University, Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY EDUCATION) Stock Photo
RM2CYE871–(L-R) Larry Summers, president emeritus of Harvard University, Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY EDUCATION)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2D01BTN–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CX6W12–Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble speaks during a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. Schaeuble said on Thursday more government spending was a wrong cure for the euro zone's weak growth and dismissed the prospect of recession for Europe's biggest economy. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
(L-R) Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton, Larry Summers, president emeritus of Harvard University, Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EDUCATION) Stock Photo
RM2CY267Y–(L-R) Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton, Larry Summers, president emeritus of Harvard University, Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble and Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan participate in a discussion on 'A Reform Agenda for Europe's Leaders' during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington October 9, 2014. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS EDUCATION)
French President Francois Hollande (C) introduces his delegation to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CWM58K–French President Francois Hollande (C) introduces his delegation to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande listens ahead of a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWE36X–French President Francois Hollande listens ahead of a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS)
French President Francois Hollande looks up as he arrives with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma (L) at the Union building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2D02Y43–French President Francois Hollande looks up as he arrives with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma (L) at the Union building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (L) looks on as the hand of South Africa's President Jacob Zuma gestures at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CWK4PA–French President Francois Hollande (L) looks on as the hand of South Africa's President Jacob Zuma gestures at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande looks on as he is followed by his wife Valerie Trierweiler at the Union building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2E5RDRK–French President Francois Hollande looks on as he is followed by his wife Valerie Trierweiler at the Union building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (L) introduces his delegation to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CX9TP6–French President Francois Hollande (L) introduces his delegation to South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande writes a message on a visitor's book after he placed a wreath at the Freedom Park memorial in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CXFEAA–French President Francois Hollande writes a message on a visitor's book after he placed a wreath at the Freedom Park memorial in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (2nd L) inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY ENVIRONMENT) Stock Photo
RM2E5TFYC–French President Francois Hollande (2nd L) inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY ENVIRONMENT)
French President Francois Hollande (R) looks on before laying a wrath at the Freedom Park monument in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CX042C–French President Francois Hollande (R) looks on before laying a wrath at the Freedom Park monument in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (L) stands with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2E6APEM–French President Francois Hollande (L) stands with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (C) is followed by South Africa's President Jacob Zuma after Hollande placed a wreath at the Freedom Park memorial in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CYFJ26–French President Francois Hollande (C) is followed by South Africa's President Jacob Zuma after Hollande placed a wreath at the Freedom Park memorial in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (R) lays a wreath at the Freedom Park monument as South Africa's President Jacob Zuma looks on in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CYNCMA–French President Francois Hollande (R) lays a wreath at the Freedom Park monument as South Africa's President Jacob Zuma looks on in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (C) walks the red carpet as he inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY E Stock Photo
RM2CYCMAE–French President Francois Hollande (C) walks the red carpet as he inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY E
French President Francois Hollande (2nd R) walks the red carpet as he inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENER Stock Photo
RM2CX5KK3–French President Francois Hollande (2nd R) walks the red carpet as he inspects an honour guard at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENER
France's President Francois Hollande (L), his companion Valerie Trierweiler (R) and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma toast during a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS Stock Photo
RM2D02C29–France's President Francois Hollande (L), his companion Valerie Trierweiler (R) and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma toast during a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS
South Africa's First Lady Nompumelelo Zuma (L) and France's President Francois Hollande toast during a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY) Stock Photo
RM2CXYAG3–South Africa's First Lady Nompumelelo Zuma (L) and France's President Francois Hollande toast during a gala dinner at the State Guest House in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY)
French President Francois Hollande (L) stands with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY ENVIR Stock Photo
RM2CYBMFW–French President Francois Hollande (L) stands with South Africa's President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building in Pretoria October 14, 2013. France will lend 100 million euros ($135 million) to South African state power utility Eskom to help it finance solar power projects in Africa's largest economy, according to a communique obtained by Reuters on Monday. The deal will be signed as a part of a summit between French President Francois Hollande and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, which started on Monday in Pretoria. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS ENERGY ENVIR
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during the 4th Istanbul Finance Summit in Istanbul September 19, 2013. Turkey will get only brief relief from the surprise postponement of a reduction in U.S. economic stimulus and must press ahead with plans to rebalance its own economy, Simsek said on Thursday. To match Interview TURKEY-ECONOMY/ REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CWH185–Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during the 4th Istanbul Finance Summit in Istanbul September 19, 2013. Turkey will get only brief relief from the surprise postponement of a reduction in U.S. economic stimulus and must press ahead with plans to rebalance its own economy, Simsek said on Thursday. To match Interview TURKEY-ECONOMY/ REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during the 4th Istanbul Finance Summit in Istanbul September 19, 2013. Turkey will get only brief relief from the surprise postponement of a reduction in U.S. economic stimulus and must press ahead with plans to rebalance its own economy, Simsek said on Thursday. To match Interview TURKEY-ECONOMY/ REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) Stock Photo
RM2CX0JXD–Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during the 4th Istanbul Finance Summit in Istanbul September 19, 2013. Turkey will get only brief relief from the surprise postponement of a reduction in U.S. economic stimulus and must press ahead with plans to rebalance its own economy, Simsek said on Thursday. To match Interview TURKEY-ECONOMY/ REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)