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IMF releases the 2021 Financial Access Survey results

On November 1st, 2021, the International Monetary Fund released the results of the twelfth annual Financial Access Survey (FAS). [1] The survey results reveal considerable expansion in the usage of digital financial services during the pandemic, while the usage of traditional financial services remained stable.


IMF staff concludes virtual visit to Costa Rica to discuss progress of economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility

Press release: The IMF mission and the Costa Rican government made significant progress toward completing the first review of Costa Rica’s Fund-supported program. Discussions will continue in coming weeks.