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Fragile States Need Customized Support to Strengthen Institutions

September 21, 2023

Tobias Adrian, Franck Bousquet, Dominique Desruelle, Vitor Gaspar, Bert Kroese

In the most vulnerable countries, strengthening state capacity must adapt to more frequent economic shocks, greater political instability, and fewer resources

Poverty reduction

The Time Is Now: We Must Step Up Support For the Poorest Countries

March 31, 2023

Kristalina Georgieva

Low-income countries face huge economic challenges and financing needs. They rely on international institutions, including the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, for vital policy and financial support. Economically stronger countries have a responsibility to contribute to the funding of this support.

Poverty reduction

Policy Priorities for the G20: One Earth, One Family, One Future

February 22, 2023

Kristalina Georgieva

Policymakers urged to support vulnerable people and economies, protect the planet, and harness digital progress for all

Poverty reduction

Countries Hurt by War and Fragility Need Strong Global Partnerships, Resources

December 22, 2022

Jihad Azour, Franck Bousquet, Abebe Aemro Selassie

Supporting fragile and conflict-affected states in an age of compound crises is essential for global stability

Poverty reduction

Personal Income Tax Has Untapped Potential in Poorer Countries

March 24, 2022

Dora Benedek, Juan Carlos Benítez, Charles Vellutini

Poverty reduction

Chart of the Week: Distribution of Globalization’s Gains

May 31, 2018

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