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IMF announces discussions with Sierra Leone on new credit facility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that it held discussions with Sierra Leonean authorities regarding a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The focus of these talks was to gain an understanding of the authorities' development objectives and identify necessary reforms to achieve macroeconomic stability and ensure debt sustainability.
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IMF announces agreement with Central African Republic
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declared that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Central African Republic on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This agreement sets the stage for the impending approval of the second review of the ECF-supported program by the IMF Executive Board, provided certain economic policy conditions are met.
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International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director visits Suriname
Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued a statement this week following a three-day visit to the Republic of Suriname. During his trip, Okamura met with the republic’s president, vice president, and various officials.
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IMF: 'Executive Directors welcomed the opportunity to discuss the board paper on elements of effective policies for crypto assets'
The IMF said that its executive board recently had the opportunity to discuss the paper "Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets," which addresses the risks and benefits of crypto assets
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IMF: Crypto 'concerns can be addressed by strengthening financial regulation and supervision, and by developing global standards'
The IMF's Bo Li and Nobuyasu Sugimoto recently said that global cooperation to enact targeted regulations is needed to address concerns surrounding the crypto industry.
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IMF appoints new Director of Strategic Communications: ‘Julie is well known for her strategic thinking and innovative ideas’
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, recently announced the appointment of Julie Kozack as the IMF’s new director of strategic communications.
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Georgieva: Christensen named director of the Corporate Services for IMF
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has recently announced the appointment of Brian Christensen as IMF Director of Corporate Services and Facilities (CSF).
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International Monetary Fund: ‘Surging prices since late 2020 have pushed inflation steadily higher’
Everyone has felt the financial pinch as costs for pretty much everything has gone up, but according to the International Monetary Fund food and energy prices are the main forces behind the global inflation surge.
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IMF statistician: United Kingdom requirement will create 'greater understanding'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s recent announcement that the United Kingdom now adheres a key transparency and openness requirement will create "greater understanding," a leading IMF statistician said in a news release
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IMF concludes consultation with Pakistan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation [1] (press release to follow) and the sixth review of the extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan.
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Consultation between France, IMF completed
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:Washington, DC: On January 19, 2022 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with France.France was among the most affected European countries from the COVID crisis.
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IMF concludes Indonesia mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Cheng Hoon Lim conducted virtual discussions on the Indonesian economy for the 2022 Article IV Consultation from January 4 to 24, 2022.
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'Policymakers may need to react': IMF officials caution Fed may begin to tighten money supply
Policymakers in emerging economies should prepare for the U.S. Federal Reserve to start tightening its policies, International Monetary Fund officials cautioned recently.
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Virtual visit with Grenada, IMF staff completed
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Huidan Lin met virtually with the authorities of Grenada during January 6–12 to discuss recent economic developments and follow upon the policy priorities raised during the 2019 Article IV Consultation and the 2020 Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility.
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$395.9 million arrangement reached between IMF, Nepal
On Jan. 12, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Nepal in an amount equivalent to SDR 282.42 million (180 percent of quota or about US$395.9million).
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Georgieva suggests vaccines might ease inflation; 'need to reach the targets'
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world economy finds itself on shaky ground, with inflation gripping many nations.
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IMF completes mission with Senegalese authorities
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.
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IMF completes first review of program with Guinea Bissau
The Management of the IMF approved on Nov. 9 the completion of the first review of Guinea Bissau’s SMP.
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IMF, Chile conclude virtual visit
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.
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Board of IMF concludes consultation with Republic of San Marino
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.