/external/country/ResRep/index.aspLatest news and publications by the IMF Resident Representative’s office; updated several times a month.Imf.Org RSS Feed GeneratorENhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2009/111909.htmRemarks by Ms. Antoinette Sayeh Director, African Department of the International Monetary Fund The Brookings Institution–November 19, 200921 Jan 2010 23:48:26 ESTMWIhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2009/111909.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2009/021009.htmAs the world struggles with the most serious financial turmoil of the post-war era, attention has focused on the advanced and emerging-market economies that are most immediately affected. But the impact on poor countries is far more severe.21 Jan 2010 23:46:41 ESTMWIhttp://www.imf.org/external/np/vc/2009/021009.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/car020309a.htm"While the headlines have been dominated by the impact of the crisis on advanced economies and emerging markets, the crisis also poses a severe challenge for African countries, which the international community must not ignore," said IMF Deputy Managing Director Takatoshi Kato.21 Jan 2010 23:43:59 ESTMWIhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/car020309a.htm