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IMF reviews New Zealand's economic status following Article IV consultation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV consultation with New Zealand, as announced on May 26, 2025.


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Economic outlook challenges CESEE regions amid global uncertainties

May 23, 2025 In a recent address in Ljubljana, discussions centered on the economic challenges and policy priorities for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European (CESEE) countries amid global uncertainties.


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IMF reaches agreement with São Tomé on economic review under credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on the first review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


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IMF concludes staff visit focusing on Pakistan's economic policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its recent staff visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, led by Nathan Porter.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with France amid economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with France, highlighting the country's economic resilience amidst ongoing uncertainty.


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IMF discusses $630M credit facility agreement with Chad

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Julien Reynaud, concluded discussions in N'Djamena on May 16, 2025, with the Chadian authorities regarding a new program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


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IMF concludes economic assessment visit to Philippines

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Elif Arbatli Saxegaard, visited Manila from May 14-20, 2025, to discuss the current economic situation and future outlook of the Philippine economy.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement on extended credit facility review with Comoros

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Union of the Comoros on the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported program.


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EU faces pivotal moment: Enhancing MFF for future challenges

Europe is facing a pivotal moment as it navigates a complex global environment and structural changes reshaping its economies.


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IMF completes final review of Kosovo’s stand-by arrangement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth and final review of Kosovo's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).


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Central African Republic launches new data portal under IMF's e-GDDS initiative

The Central African Republic has launched the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), marking its implementation of the IMF's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS).


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Alfred Kammer discusses Europe's path forward amid global uncertainties

Thank you, Karel, for the introduction and CEPS for hosting this event.


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IMF highlights Estonia's economic recovery amid structural challenges

May 19, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV mission to Estonia, highlighting the country's gradual recovery from a prolonged economic downturn.


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IMF's Bo Li concludes Mozambique visit discussing economic cooperation

Mr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concluded his visit to Mozambique on May 17, 2025.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement on credit facility review for Somalia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Somali authorities regarding the third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


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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 May 5 to May 16, 2025, concerning Niger's economic programs.


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IMF completes mission discussing Zambia's economic policies

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Vera Martin, concluded a visit to Lusaka, Zambia.


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IMF highlights urgent economic measures needed for Iraq amid global challenges

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Jean-Guillaume Poulain, recently concluded its visit to Iraq for the 2025 Article IV consultation.


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IMF reviews Singapore's economic outlook amid global uncertainties

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Masahiro Nozaki, recently concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Singaporean authorities and stakeholders.