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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.
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Sharmini Coorey to retire as director of Institute for Capacity Development
After more than three decades of working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sharmini Coorey has tendered her resignation as Director of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), effective as of Oct.29.
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IMF names Goldfajn as director of Western Hemisphere Department
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Mr. Ilan Goldfajn as director of the Fund’s Western Hemisphere Department (WHD).