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IMF completes mission with Senegalese authorities
By Press Release | Dec 2, 2021
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Corinne Deléchat, conducted a hybrid mission from October 22 to November 20, 2021 to conduct the 2021 Article IV consultation, the fourth review under the PCI and the first review of the 18-month financing arrangements under the SCF and SBA.
IMF completes first review of program with Guinea Bissau
By Press Release | Dec 1, 2021
The Management of the IMF approved on Nov. 9 the completion of the first review of Guinea Bissau’s SMP.
IMF executive board concludes 2021 Article IV consultation with Mongolia
By Press Release | Nov 30, 2021
The Mongolian economy is rebounding from its deepest recession in a decade, despite a lingering pandemic.
IMF, Chile conclude virtual visit
By Press Release | Nov 25, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ana Corbacho, met (virtually) with the Chilean authorities during Nov. 15–19 to discuss recent economic developments, policies, and priorities for the country.
Board of IMF concludes consultation with Republic of San Marino
By Press Release | Nov 24, 2021
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:On Nov. 15, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1} with the Republic of San Marino.San Marino entered the COVID-19 crisis with large vulnerabilities.
IMF finishes visit with Benin
By Press Release | Nov 23, 2021
Following an official request for a new Fund-supported program by the Beninese authorities to anchor the country’s homegrown development plan, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Constant Lonkeng conducted in-person and virtual meetings with the Beninese authorities during Nov. 15–23 to discuss recent economic developments and enquire about policy priorities to inform future discussions on an IMF-supported program.
IMF board completes first review of Ukraine arrangement
By Press Release | Nov 23, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on Nov. 22 the first review of Ukraine’s economic performance under the 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) that was approved on June 9, 2020
IMF, Jordan reaches agreement on extended fund facility
By Press Release | Nov 20, 2021
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by S.
Article IV mission to China completed by IMF
By Press Release | Nov 19, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Helge Berger, Mission Chief for China and Assistant Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, conducted discussions virtually on the 2021 Article IV Consultation from Oct. 28 to Nov. 10, 2021
IMF concludes discussions with Armenia
By Press Release | Nov 16, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Nathan Porter, conducted discussions during October 19-November 12, 2021 for the 2021 Article IV consultation, as well as the combined fourth and fifth reviews of Armenia’s economic program, which is supported by an IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
IMF staff completes mission to Zimbabwe
By Press Release | Nov 16, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Dhaneshwar Ghura, Mission Chief for Zimbabwe, held discussions through virtual meetings in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultation from October 25 to November 16, 2021.
Personal income by county and metropolitan area, 2020
By Press Release | Nov 16, 2021
In 2020, personal income increased in 3,040 counties, decreased in 69, and was unchanged in 3, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
IMF executive board concludes 2021 Article IV consultation with the Netherlands
By Press Release | Nov 16, 2021
On November 10, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Netherlands.
BEA: Worldwide employment for U.S. multinational enterprises increased in 2019
By Press Release | Nov 12, 2021
Worldwide employment U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) increased 2.4 percent to 43.9 million workers in 2019 from 42.9 million workers in 2018, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on the operations and finances of U.S. parent companies and their foreign affiliates.
IMF's Georgieva at Paris Peace Forum: 'As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence'
By Press Release | Nov 12, 2021
As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence. It is morally right to help everyone in need, of course, but it is also in everybody’s self-interest. No-one is safe until everyone is safe. That applies to the fight against the pandemic and also to the fight against climate change.
Georgieva appoints Okamura has IMF deputy managing director
By Press Release | Nov 11, 2021
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Nov. 10 to the Executive Board of the IMF her proposal to appoint Mr. Kenji Okamura as deputy managing director, effective Dec. 3, 2021.
IMF, others discuss global rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
By Press Release | Nov 10, 2021
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on Nov. 9 the second High-Level Consultations with the CEOs of leading COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing companies
Seychelles, IMF reach agreement under Extended Fund Facility
By Press Release | Nov 9, 2021
Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Boriana Yontcheva carried out a mission from October 23–November 8, 2021 to assess performance at end-September for the first program review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement with Seychelles.
Republic of Congo, IMF reaches agreement on extended credit facility arrangement
By Press Release | Nov 8, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Pritha Mitra, Mission Chief for the Republic of Congo, conducted a virtual mission with the Congolese authorities during October 7-15 and November 4, 2021, to discuss a program to be supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF executive board finishes consultation with Mexico
By Press Release | Nov 6, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Mexico.