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Published on March 2, 2021 - 03:06 GMT

IMF Executive Board Approves a 36-month US$ 1.778 Billion Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility for Costa Rica and ...

March 1, 2021 The IMF Executive Board approved today a 36-month US$1.778 billion arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to help support Costa Rica’s recovery and stabilize its economy. The home-grown program supported by the IMF focuses on …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 03:06 GMT

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Vietnam. Vietnam began 2020 following a prolonged period of high growth. The last three decades of market-oriented reform supported …

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Published on March 1, 2021 - 21:32 GMT

Negative Interest Rates: Taking Stock of the Experience So Far

Starting in 2012 several central banks introduced negative interest rate policies (NIRP) that brought up many important questions: To what extent would negative policy rates be transmitted to other interest rates? Would there be counterproductive effects, …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 02:43 GMT

Tunisia : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tunisia

Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: February 26, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The pandemic aggravated Tunisia’s long- …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 02:43 GMT

Where you Live = How You Live: Inequality of Opportunity in India

Where you Live = How You Live: Inequality of Opportunity in India February 26, 2021 India's urban metropolises have higher consumption and per capita income levels, despite increased inequality. (iStock/Adrian Catalin Lazar) Economists have long …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 02:43 GMT

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Tunisia

February 26, 2021 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Tunisia. The Covid-19 pandemic hit Tunisia hard and led to an unprecedented economic downturn. Real GDP is …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 21:59 GMT

Bosnia and Herzegovina : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for ...

Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Publication Date: February 26, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Pre-pandemic, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) economy was …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 21:59 GMT

IMF Staff Completes Review Mission for the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for the Republic of Congo

February 26, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 21:59 GMT

IMF Executive Board Completes the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé...

February 26, 2021 The IMF Executive Board decision allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$2.73 million to São Tomé and Príncipe to help meet the country’s financing needs, support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery. The authorities’ …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 21:59 GMT

IMF Executive Board 2020 Article IV Consultation with Bosnia and Herzegovina

February 26, 2021 Washington, DC: On February 24, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the macroeconomic …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

Tourism in a Post-Pandemic World

Tourist arrivals in Thailand—a leading tourist destination—have dropped dramatically. In addition to providing soft financing to tour operators, the country is promoting domestic tourism and long-term stays. (photo: Preto Perola by Getty Images) By …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 17:24 GMT

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Calls for Strong G20 Policies to Counter ‘Dangerous Divergence’

February 26, 2021 Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the following statement today at the virtual meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors: “I would like to congratulate the …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 01:21 GMT

Transcript of IMF Briefing

February 25, 2021 MR. RICE: Good morning everyone, and welcome to this press briefing on behalf of the International Monetary Fund. I'm Gerry Rice of the Communications Department. And as usual, our briefing this morning will be embargoed until 10:30 …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:07 GMT

9th African Fiscal Forum

The European Commission (EC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will host the Ninth African Fiscal Forum, March 2-3, 2021. The Forum, which will be held virtually, aims to take stock of the health, economic and social impact of the pandemic on sub- …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 16:54 GMT

IMF Reaches a Staff-Level Agreement for the First and Second Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility ...

February 23, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 01:04 GMT

Solidarity and Cooperation: Europe’s Response to the Crisis

Keynote Speech by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva At the EU Parliamentary Conference February 22, 2021 As prepared for delivery Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. As EU Commissioner I benefitted from interactions with this …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 01:04 GMT

IMF Executive Board Concludes Second and Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Mali

February 22, 2021 The IMF Executive Board decision allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$57.6 million to Mali to help meet the country’s financing needs and support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery. The ECF arrangement continues to …

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Published on February 22, 2021 - 05:00 GMT

2021 Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference

Call for Papers The International Monetary Fund will hold the 22nd Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference on November 4-5, 2021. It is over a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and there remains tremendous uncertainty around the evolution …

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Published on February 20, 2021 - 09:05 GMT

Tourism in the Post-Pandemic World : Economic Challenges and Opportunities for Asia-Pacific and the Western Hemisphere

Author/Editor: Manuela Goretti ; Lamin Y Leigh ; Aleksandra Babii ; Serhan Cevik ; Stella Kaendera ; Dirk V Muir ; Sanaa Nadeem ; Gonzalo Salinas Publication Date: February 19, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to …

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Published on February 20, 2021 - 09:05 GMT

Kristalina Georgieva: Resilience in a New Shock-Prone World

Kristalina Georgieva: Resilience in a New Shock-Prone World February 19, 2021 Kristalina Georgieva: "We need to transform the economy for the future, not replicate the economy of yesterday." The pandemic has proven in no uncertain terms that …

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