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Statement by the IMF Executive Board on its review on the investigation of the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 Report
The IMF Executive Board met today to conclude its review of the matter raised by WilmerHale’s investigation of the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report.
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FSB and IMF Publish 2021 Progress Report on the G20 Data Gaps Initiative
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) today published the Sixth Progress Report - Countdown to December 2021 on the implementation of the Second Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-2).
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The IMF Executive Board Extends Debt Service Relief for 24 Eligible Low-Income Countries
Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on October 6, 2021 a fourth tranche of debt service relief from the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) for 24 member countries with eligible debt falling due in the period through January 10, 2022.
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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.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Maldives
Press release: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Maldives.
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Statement by the IMF Spokesperson on the Ongoing Review by the IMF Executive Board on the Investigation of the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 Report
Washington, DC: The IMF Executive Board met today with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva as part of its ongoing review of the matter raised by WilmerHale’s investigation of the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report.
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Statement by the IMF Spokesperson on the Ongoing Review by the IMF Executive Board on the Report on ‘Investigation of Data Irregularities in Doing Business 2018 and Doing Business 2020’
Press release: The IMF Executive Board met today with the representatives of the law firm WilmerHale as part of its ongoing review of the matter raised by WilmerHale’s investigation of the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report.
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Statement by IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie on Meeting with President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi
Press release: Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today met with President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of Malawi.
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IMF Staff Completes 2021 Article IV Consultation Mission to Algeria
Press release: The Algerian authorities have implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and stepped up their vaccination campaign since July.
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Trinidad and Tobago Implements the International Monetary Fund’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
Press release: Trinidad and Tobago has implemented the recommendations of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) by publishing essential data through the National Summary Data Page (NSDP).
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IMF Executive Board Concludes Second and Third Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador and 2021 Article IV Consultation
Press release: The IMF Executive Board concluded yesterday the combined second and third reviews of the 27-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ecuador, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent to about US$800 million. The Executive Board also concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes Second and Third Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador and 2021 Article IV Consultation
Press Release: The IMF Executive Board concluded yesterday the combined second and third reviews of the 27-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ecuador, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent to about US$800 million. The Executive Board also concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation.
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'The recovery, however, is not assured': IMF report optimistic about economy in second half of year, but highlights potential pitfalls
On its way to recovery, the global economy is projected to grow 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, the International Monetary Fund reported.