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Low Oil Prices, Conflict Weigh on Middle East’s Prospects

The Middle East and North Africa region continues to see subdued growth, owing to spreading and deepening regional conflict as well as lower oil prices, the IMF said in its latest regional assessment.

From Rhetoric to Reality: Decisive Action Needed on Development Goals

Governments must take action at the country level and the collective level to mobilize resources and partner with the private sector if they are to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, panelists said at a seminar.

Commodity Price Drop Puts Pressure on Monetary Policy in Low-Income Countries

While much attention has been paid to monetary policy reforms in advanced economies, problems facing low- and lower-middle income countries seeking to stabilize their economies remain largely under researched, seminar participants heard.

Right Policies Can Combat Uncertainty, Ease Economic Transitions—Lagarde

In a keynote speech at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, IMF Chief Lagarde called for policy upgrades to make the global economy more resilient, greater cooperation and an even stronger IMF to better address members' needs.

Monetary Policy in Latin America During Fed Liftoff

The effects of the upcoming Fed rate increase should be manageable for the region, although local long-term rates could increase considerably if the U.S. term premium reverts to its precrisis average, says new IMF blog.

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Staff Discussion Notes No. 15/20: Catalyst for Change: Empowering Women and Tackling Income Inequality

October 22, 2015

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October 22, 2015

Zimbabwe: Letter of Intent and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, September 30, 2015

October 22, 2015

Kenya: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, August 31, 2015

October 22, 2015

Romania: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Visit

October 22, 2015

Mali: Technical Assistance Report - Local Taxation and Decentralization

October 22, 2015

Mali: Technical Assistance Report--Implementing Fiscal Decentralization

October 22, 2015

Bangladesh: IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for and Approves US$258.3 Million Disbursement

October 21, 2015

IMF Financial Transactions Plan -- Quarterly Report, April 1, 2015 -  June 31, 2015

October 21, 2015

IMF Video:Press Conference: Presentation of Middle East Regional Economic Outlook

October 21, 2015

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