Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund Publication Date: December 4, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: This paper reports on the Fund’s income position for FY 2020 following the …
December 3, 2020 MS. RICE: Good morning from the International Monetary Fund. I'm Gerry Rice of the Communication Department and this briefing will be embargoed until 10:30 a.m. –- that's Washington time. It's been some weeks since we've …
Ian Goldin on Data and Statistics: Signposts in the Fog December 3, 2020 Ian Goldin says when it comes to economic statistics, we are often found to be in the dark. (B540/ Guillem Lopez/Photoshot/Newscom) Covid-19 has shown the important role that data and …
December 3, 2020 The Colombian government has made a drawing of US$ 5.4 billion under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement in the context of the pandemic. The authorities will use the drawing to help meet higher financing needs whilst maintaining …
Let me begin by thanking President Macron for once again bringing us together, almost four months after the devastating explosion in Beirut. My thanks also to the United Nations, the European Commission, and the World Bank for spearheading the effort to …
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. Publication Date: December 2, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened Brazil’s …
A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of …
December 2, 2020 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Brazil. COVID-19 has upended lives and livelihoods in Brazil, as it has in most countries around the world. Over 5. …
November 30, 2020 Speakers: Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director Alfred Kammer, IMF European Director Speakers: Gerry Rice, IMF Communications Director Opening Remarks: Ms. Georgieva: Our task today is to share with you the assessment of the …
Opening Statement by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director December 1, 2020 As prepared for delivery Thank you for inviting me to take part in the 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference. I would like to start by paying tribute to my friend, …
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Publication Date: November 30, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Albania continues to be severely affected by the aftermath of …
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: November 30, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Soon after reaching the HIPC Decision …
November 30, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the First Post-Program Monitoring review [1] with Albania on November 23. Albania has benefited from the IMF emergency financial assistance (around US$ …
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Publication Date: November 30, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The pandemic interrupted a modest recovery. Following Greece’s …
November 30, 2020 Washington, DC: On November 20, 2020, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Greece. The pandemic interrupted a modest recovery. The government’s ear ly …
November 30, 2020 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. This mission has been a virtual visit. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and …
November 30, 2020 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations …
November 25, 2020 Washington, DC – November 25, 2020: It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend, mentor, and former boss Jim Wolfensohn. He was a hero to me as he was to so many, and particularly the world’s most …
Director Tobias Adrian’s Remarks at the OAP-University of Tokyo Conference on Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis in the Age of COVID November 25, 2020 Hello everyone and thank you for joining us today and thank you to the University of Tokyo and IMF …
Opening Remarks by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director November 24, 2020 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon, Washington; good evening, Frankfurt, and good day to everyone! It is my pleasure to welcome you to this policy dialogue focused on the …
