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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Niger on economic program reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Antonio David, conducted meetings from October 28 to November 9, 2024, to review Niger's economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Resilience and Sustainability...
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IMF assesses Finland's economic recovery amid global uncertainties
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alex Pienkowski, conducted discussions in Finland from October 29 to November 8 for the 2025 Article IV Consultation.
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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Laos amid economic challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV Consultation with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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IMF reviews Republic of Congo's economic progress amid fiscal challenges
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Roland Kpodar, recently concluded discussions with Congolese authorities in Brazzaville and Washington.
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IMF reaches agreement with Guinea Bissau on seventh review
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Niko Hobdari, conducted meetings in Bissau from October 29 to November 6, 2024.
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IMF reaches agreement with Barbados on economic recovery program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Michael Perks, concluded a visit to Barbados on November 6, following discussions with the Barbadian government.
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IMF reaches agreement on second review of credit facility for The Gambia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms.
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IMF expands board with third African chair after regular election
IMF member countries have elected an expanded Executive Board, now comprising 25 Executive Directors.
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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Mexico amid economic slowdown
On October 30, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV consultation and mid-term review under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) Arrangement with Mexico.
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IMF approves extended credit facility for Sierra Leone amid ongoing economic challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2024 Article IV consultation with Sierra Leone and approved a new 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
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IMF staff reach agreement on second review of Somalia's Extended Credit Facility
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Laura Jaramillo, has completed discussions with Somali authorities regarding the 2024 Article IV consultation.
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IMF approves funding to support Kenya's economic stability amidst fiscal challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the seventh and eighth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, as well as a review under the Resilience and Sustainability...
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IMF releases findings from its latest Financial Access Survey
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published the results of its 2024 Financial Access Survey (FAS), coinciding with the survey's 15th anniversary.
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Paraguay joins IMF's Special Data Dissemination Standard
On October 28, Paraguay joined the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS), becoming the 49th country to do so.
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IMF announces upcoming staff visit to Romania for economic assessment
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that an IMF mission will be visiting Bucharest from November 5 to November 8, 2024.
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IMFC discusses global economy amid conflicts at fiftieth meeting
In Washington, D.C., on October 24 and 25, the Fiftieth Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) convened to discuss global macroeconomic challenges.
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IMF projects steady growth for Sub-Saharan Africa amid reform challenges
Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to remain at 3.6 percent in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest Regional Economic Outlook for the region.
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IMF reports subdued growth in sub-Saharan Africa amid reform challenges
On October 25, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa.
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Chair addresses key challenges at IMF-World Bank annual meetings
On October 25, 2024, the Chair of the Boards of Governors addressed the plenary session of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group's annual meetings.
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IMF's Georgieva to speak at 2024 annual meetings plenary
Annual Meetings Chairman Ahmed Munawar, Chairperson and Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva are set to speak at the plenary session of the Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. on October 25th.