Costa Rica’s President, Carlos Alvarado Quesada: "We cannot fight climate change alone." (photo: Juan Carlos Ulate Reuters Newscom) March 1, 2021 The International Monetary Fund approved a $1.7 billion arrangement to support Costa Rica’s recovery …
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 …
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, …
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- …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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- …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
