IMF Office in Republic of Türkiye

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Gabriel Di Bella
Senior Resident Representative

Senior Resident Representative in the Republic of Türkiye since January 2024.
Joined the IMF in 2002 and served in various positions at the European, Western Hemisphere, African, and Strategy and Policy Review Departments.
From Buenos Aires; holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
E-mail: smenguc@imf.org
Tel: +903 12 446 5007
Fax: +903 12 446 5266

The IMF opened its office in Ankara in 2000.
Functions:
- Follows economic developments and policies in the Republic of Türkiye.
- Liaises between the Turkish authorities and IMF staff in Washington.
- Coordinates IMF technical assistance.
- Serves as a source of information about IMF views for the public, local and foreign analysts, investors, academic and research institutions, and Republic of Türkiye's international partners and their diplomatic missions.

Featured Paper:
- 2021 External Sector Report: Divergent Recoveries and Global Imbalances
Publications (titles and dates as listed):
- World Economic Outlook: Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology — July 8, 2026
- Global Financial Stability Report: Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks — April 14, 2026
- Fiscal Monitor: Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks — April 15, 2026
- Annual Report of the Executive Board: Getting to Growth in an Age of Uncertainty — September 24, 2025
Regional Economic Outlook series listed for:
- Asia and Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East and Central Asia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Western Hemisphere
Additional note:
- WEO Update - January 2022 — Available on the IMF iPad App
Regional Economic Outlook — April 17, 2026:
- Title: Reforming Europe Under Pressure
- Key points:
- Europe faces a new energy-driven shock linked to the war in the Middle East.
- The shock is weighing on growth, raising inflation, and increasing uncertainty.
- Policymakers must respond with targeted, temporary support while maintaining stability and advancing reforms to strengthen resilience and long-term growth.

Data sources:
- Turkish Statistical Institute
- Central Bank
- Istanbul Stock Exchange
- Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
Turkish news sites:
- Hurriyet Daily News
- Daily Sabah
- Yenisafak

Recent Technical Assistance
- Recent Technical Assistance (Markdown version)
- Recent Technical Assistance (DOCX)
IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor
- IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor (Markdown version)
- IMF Kararlarını Nasıl Alıyor (PDF)
IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri
- IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri (Markdown version)
- IMF’nin Kapasite Geliştirme Faaliyetleri (PDF)
IMF Kredileri
- IMF Kredileri (Markdown version)
- IMF Kredileri (PDF)
IMF Gözetimi
- IMF Gözetimi (Markdown version)
- IMF Gözetimi (PDF)
I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci
- I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci (Markdown version)
- I. G20 Karşılıklı Değerlendirme Süreci (PDF)
IMF ve Dünya Bankası
- IMF ve Dünya Bankası (Markdown version)
- IMF ve Dünya Bankası (PDF)
Bir Bakışta IMF
- Bir Bakışta IMF (Markdown version)
- Bir Bakışta IMF (PDF)
IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor
- IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor (Markdown version)
- IMF Kaynaklarını Nereden Temin Ediyor (PDF)