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IMF completes fourth review under Stand-By Arrangement with Armenia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Armenia.


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IMF reviews credit facilities supporting Tanzanian economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the fourth review of Tanzania's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).


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IMF reviews Jordan's economy amid regional conflict challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Jordan.


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IMF concludes visit discussing Djibouti's economy amidst regional disruptions

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Esther Pérez Ruiz, recently concluded a visit to Djibouti.


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IMF reviews Tajikistan's economic progress under Policy Coordination Instrument

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) for Tajikistan.


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IMF approves funding facilities for Papua New Guinea amid economic reform efforts

On December 11, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement for Papua New Guinea.


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IMF completes reviews with Côte d’Ivoire; disburses $808M

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third reviews of Côte d'Ivoire's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, as well as the second review of the Resilience and...


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IMF official concludes Nairobi visit discussing economic resilience with Kenyan leaders

Nairobi, Kenya: Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concluded his visit to Kenya with a statement expressing gratitude for the hospitality received during his stay from December 8–10, 2024.


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IMF assesses Haiti's multifaceted crisis during 2024 Article IV consultation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV consultation with Haiti, assessing the country's ongoing challenges and economic outlook.


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IMF completes review of extended credit facility arrangement for Somalia

On December 9, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed its 2024 Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Somalia.


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IMF completes Article IV consultation on San Marino's economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its 2024 Article IV consultation with the Republic of San Marino.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Chad amidst economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation with Chad, as announced on December 9, 2024.


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IMF concludes visit discussing Libya's economic outlook

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Dmitry Gershenson, visited Tunis, Tunisia, from December 2 to 6.


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IMF reaches agreement on first review of Ecuador's extended fund facility

IMF staff and Ecuadorian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Ecuador's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.


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IMF approves new policy coordination instrument for Serbia following stand-by arrangement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) for the Republic of Serbia.


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IMF approves $12 million disbursement for Seychelles amid economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third reviews of Seychelles' economic performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements.


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IMF board discusses strategy to enhance fund communication

On November 22, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened to discuss a paper reviewing the IMF's Communication Strategy.


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EU-Mercosur political agreement hailed as significant step forward

After years of challenging negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur have reached a political agreement.


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IMF completes reviews enabling $198M disbursement to Honduras

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first and second reviews of Honduras' arrangements under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility.


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US trade deficit falls as both exports and imports decline in October

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a decrease in the goods and services deficit for October 2024, which stood at $73.8 billion.