Emerging Markets: IMF Key Issues

Key Issues
Emerging Markets

Asian Emerging Markets Top Global Recovery League

Asia--particularly the emerging markets of India and China--is emerging faster and stronger from the recent crisis than any other region, helped by forceful policy action by authorities. But the IMF warns against premature withdrawal of stimulus measures.

Latest on Emerging Markets

IMF backs China Stimulus, Rebalancing
Fund chief voices support for Beijing's stimulus plans
Central Asia face modest upturn
Variable outlook for region
South Africa shielded from worst
Prudent policies contribute to development
Banking Lifeline for Romania
Banks pledge to maintain adequate capital levels

What People Are Saying

Global Crisis and Emerging Markets
Why the situation is different from the Asian Crisis
IMF austerity chills crisis countries
Criticism of IMF lending conditions
Local-currency Bonds for Emerging Market Issuers
Deepening local bond markets--a priority for EMs
The IMF's Flexible Credit Line
The emerging markets' new flexible friend?

Need to Know

IMF Lending and Good Governance
IMF encouraging good governance
Crisis Lending and the IMF
How has the IMF lent during this recent crisis?
Major Changes to IMF Lending
New and Improved
IMF Lending at a Glance
How much does the IMF lend and to whom?

Problem-Solving Ideas

Praise for IMF Lending Programs
IMF-supported programs deemed more effective
Policy Options for Emerging Markets
What emerging markets can do to overcome the crisis
A Look at IMF Lending
Cross-country examination of IMF arrangements
Financial Markets in Emerging Economies
Financial Markets in EMs have proved to be resilient

Conditional Recovery for Emerging Markets Around the World

Powered by a resurgence in Asia, emerging markets, especially those of China and India are leading the world out of recession. Real GDP growth for emerging economies is forecast to reach over 5 percent in 2010, up from 1¾ percent in 2009. But this brighter outlook is balanced by fears of possible asset bubbles produced by the flood of investment capital into the region.

Emerging market countries in the Middle East are also expected to post solid growth of close to 4 percent, boosted by recovering commodity prices. Other emerging economies are staging more modest recoveries, supported by policy stimulus and improving global trade and financial conditions. Financial stresses have eased substantially in many countries in emerging Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. But vulnerabilities remain high.

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