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Seychelles, IMF reach agreement under Extended Fund Facility
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.
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Republic of Congo, IMF reaches agreement on extended credit facility arrangement
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.
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IMF reaches staff level agreement on Kenya, reviews the 2021 Article IV consultation
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mary Goodman conducted a virtual mission to Kenya from October 12 to November 3, 2021 to discuss the authorities’ policy priorities and progress on reforms within the context of the second reviews of Kenya’s economic program supported by the IMF’s EFF and ECF arrangements and the 2021 Article IV consultation.
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IMF executive board finishes consultation with Mexico
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Mexico.
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IMF staff completes Kosovo mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Gabriel Di Bella, conducted a virtual visit during October 20-Novermber 4 in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultations.
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IMF: 'Malawi’s economy is showing signs of recovery as daily COVID-19 positive cases remain relatively low'
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mika Saito held virtual missions during July 20-27, 2021 and October 28-November 4, 2021 to conduct discussions for the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Malawi.
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IMF pulls back economic growth outlook for Asia
As storm clouds gather amid supply chain worries and the potential for a new wave of COVID-19 infections, the International Monetary Fund is reining in its economic growth forecast for Asia.
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IMF: 'Climate change poses an existential threat' to Asian countries
The International Monetary Fund hosted a virtual conference to discuss Asian countries’ challenges in implementing climate-friendly policies.
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IMF explains potential risks to international inflation recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released a report detailing the risks of global inflation and called current inflation scares "uncharted territory.
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IMF Executive Board recommends continued diligence and added reforms for Belgium's economy
Commendations on its pandemic response and its employment measures were two positive takeaways from the conclusion of the Article IV consultation with Belgium. Further efforts in some areas have been recommended by the International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board.
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Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the conclusion of a meeting with UNECA and African Ministers of Finance on COVID-19
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:Washington, D.C.: Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met today with African Ministers of Finance and representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to discuss Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts for a sustainable, green, and inclusive recovery.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ms. Georgieva made the following statement:“The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented recession in Africa in 2020.
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'Taxation in a digitalizing economy even more important' as Asian countries become increasingly digitalized
Asian government entities are considering how to update antiquated taxation methods as their economies are increasingly becoming digitalized.
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IMF on United Arab Emirates mission: 'Economic recovery has begun to strengthen'
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release: End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country.
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IMF chief scrutinized for alleged pressure to lift China's ranking in annual report
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva is under fire this month after she reportedly pressured staff to boost China's rankings in the "Doing Business" report.
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IMF director Georgieva disputes allegations of manipulation
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva faces allegations that she manipulated the Doing Business Report of 2018 while in a previous role at the World Bank.
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IMF's enhanced general dissemination system implemented by Kuwait
WASHINGTON – Kuwait 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 to host virtual seminar Sept. 29-30 on post-COVID-19 development goals
The International Monetary Fund will host a virtual seminar Sept. 29-30 on sustainable development goals in the developing world in the post COVID-19 era.
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IMF board finishes consultation with Brazil on Article IV
WASHINGTON – On Sept. 10, 2021, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Brazil.
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International groups push manufacturers, governments for more equitable distribution of COVID vaccines
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization recently held a meeting with CEOs of the leading COVID-19 vaccine-manufacturing companies to collaborate on achieving enhanced global access to the vaccines.
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IMF finishes third review of credit facility for The Gambia
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa, mission chief for The Gambia, held a virtual mission with the Gambian authorities during Sept. 9-22, 2021 to conduct the 2021 Article IV consultation and discuss the third review of The Gambia’s economic program supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility.