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IMF board completes first review of Ukraine arrangement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on Nov. 22 the first review of Ukraine’s economic performance under the 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) that was approved on June 9, 2020
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Rising metal prices favor China in green energy push
As metal costs continue to rise, reports are surfacing that relying on renewable energy will only make the U.S. more dependent on China due to the country's domination of the industry.
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IMF, Jordan reaches agreement on extended fund facility
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by S.
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Article IV mission to China completed by IMF
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Helge Berger, Mission Chief for China and Assistant Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, conducted discussions virtually on the 2021 Article IV Consultation from Oct. 28 to Nov. 10, 2021
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IMF concludes discussions with Armenia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Nathan Porter, conducted discussions during October 19-November 12, 2021 for the 2021 Article IV consultation, as well as the combined fourth and fifth reviews of Armenia’s economic program, which is supported by an IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
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IMF staff completes mission to Zimbabwe
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Dhaneshwar Ghura, Mission Chief for Zimbabwe, held discussions through virtual meetings in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultation from October 25 to November 16, 2021.
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IMF expects intense price growth on metals
An International Monetary Fund working paper projected that metal prices would surge in a sustained period.
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IMF's Georgieva at Paris Peace Forum: 'As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence'
As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence. It is morally right to help everyone in need, of course, but it is also in everybody’s self-interest. No-one is safe until everyone is safe. That applies to the fight against the pandemic and also to the fight against climate change.
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Georgieva appoints Okamura has IMF deputy managing director
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Nov. 10 to the Executive Board of the IMF her proposal to appoint Mr. Kenji Okamura as deputy managing director, effective Dec. 3, 2021.
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IMF, others discuss global rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on Nov. 9 the second High-Level Consultations with the CEOs of leading COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing companies
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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.