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IMF reviews Jamaica's economic progress amid global challenges
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mauricio Villafuerte recently concluded a mission in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation.
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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Barbados on fund facility reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Barbados concerning the fifth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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IMF deputy director concludes visit highlighting economic reforms in Zambia
May 7, 2025 Lusaka, Zambia: Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concluded his visit to Zambia with a statement acknowledging the progress of Zambia's economic reform program.
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Emerging markets face new challenges amid rising US tariffs
May 7, 2025 The global economy is facing significant challenges as the US effective tariff rate has reached levels not seen in over a century, leading to increased uncertainty in trade policy and geopolitics.
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IMF reviews Guyana's rapid economic transformation amid global challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV Consultation with Guyana, highlighting the country's robust economic transformation.
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IMF extends credit facilities for Cabo Verde
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted Cabo Verde an extension for its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements.
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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Iceland amid economic recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2025 Article IV mission to Iceland, where a team led by Magnus Saxegaard conducted discussions both virtually and in Reykjavik.
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IMF concludes annual review of West African Economic and Monetary Union policies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its annual discussions on the common policies of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member countries.
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IMF reviews Tajikistan's economic growth in 2025 Article IV Mission
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation and second review discussions under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) with Tajikistan.
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IMF Board approves medium-term budget for FY2026-FY2028
The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board has greenlit the medium-term budget for the 2026-2028 financial years.
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IMF Executive Board reviews income position for FY 2025 and FY 2026
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its review of the Fund’s income position for the financial year ending April 30, 2025, and for FY 2026.
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IMF supports Haiti’s economic program with first review approval
Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its approval of the first review of Haiti's Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) on April 15, 2025.
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IMF hosts inaugural economic research conference in Cairo for MENA region
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to hold its inaugural annual Economic Research Conference for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) on May 18-19, 2025, in Cairo.
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Saudi, IMF, and World Bank pledge support for Syria's economic recovery
On April 24, 2025, a joint statement was issued by Mohammed AlJadaan, the Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia; Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group...
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Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable releases debt restructuring "Restructuring Playbook
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable convened today in Washington, DC.
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IMF and Armenia reach staff-level agreement on economic reform program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, headed by Iva Petrova, visited Yerevan for discussions on Armenia's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) from March 31 to April 10, 2025.
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IMF concludes Article IV mission report on Uzbekistan's economic performance
On April 23, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a concluding statement after its Article IV mission to Uzbekistan.
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G-24 urges sustained international cooperation amid global crises and economic uncertainties
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development convened in Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Pablo Quirno from Argentina.
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African financial resilience and IMF's ongoing support discussed in recent meeting
April 22, 2025 Washington, DC - A statement was released following the African Consultative Group meeting led by Mr. Hervé Ndoba, Central African Republic’s Minister of Finance and Budget and Chair of the African Caucus, along with Ms.
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IMF reviews Azerbaijan's economy, noting growth recovery and resilient financial sector
On March 21, 2025, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board completed its Article IV consultation with Azerbaijan, giving its endorsement to the staff's appraisal and the 2024 Financial System Stability Assessment.