EconomyIMF approves US$ 163.9 million arrangement for the Islamic Republic of MauritaniaInternational Finance DeskDecember 7, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 7, 2017 Mauritania’s ECF-supported program aims to address the challenges of economic growth, stability, sustainability, and poverty... Read more
EconomyIMF staff completes Indonesia visit; says the economy continues to perform wellInternational Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 15, 2017 GDP projected to expand by 5.1 percent in 2017 and 5.3 percent in 2018... Read more
EconomyIMF opines Trinidad and Tobago could use its buffers to smooth out the pace of adjustmentsInternational Finance DeskNovember 7, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 7, 2017 Directors commended steps taken in FY2016/17 and in the FY2017/18 budget proposal towards fiscal adjustment... Read more
Business LeadersMacroeconomyIMF MD discusses global macroeconomic trends and policy priorities with Saudi ArabiaInternational Finance DeskOctober 25, 2017November 6, 2023 by International Finance DeskOctober 25, 2017November 6, 2023 Fiscal adjustment should be gradual given the strong fiscal buffers, the availability of financing, and the current cyclical position of the economy... Read more
FintechIMF brings policymakers together to foster cooperation on fintechInternational Finance DeskOctober 13, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 13, 2017 Over 40 advanced and emerging economies and international institutions met in Washington to discuss fintech... Read more
EconomyIMF Executive Board concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with ZambiaInternational Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 Zambian economy has improved in recent months, driven by good rains and rising world copper price... Read more
EconomyIMF reaches staff-level agreement for completion of the first review of Georgia’s Extended Fund FacilityInternational Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 The program was aimed to support Georgia’s ambitious reform agenda... Read more
FinanceIMF releases the 2017 Financial Access SurveyInternational Finance DeskOctober 3, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 3, 2017 Provides insights on the availability and use of financial products... Read more
EconomyIMF Executive Board concludes 2017 Article IV consultation with MontenegroInternational Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2017 Recognizing the need to reduce public debt, the government has embarked on a path of fiscal consolidation, beginning in the 2017 budget... Read more
EconomyIMF staff concludes visit to LebanonInternational Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2017 Mr Chris Jarvism, the head of the IMF team considers Lebanon’s economic conditions to be challenging... Read more