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Reaping What We Sow: Fighting Climate Change with Food

December 10, 2019

Abebe Aemro Selassie on Africa's Infrastructure Gap and Debt

December 1, 2019

Mervyn King: Economic Policy in a World Turned Upside Down

November 23, 2019

Deborah Greenfield: Social Protections in the New World

November 15, 2019

IMF Country Focus

Sheep and goats graze in western Mongolia (photo: isarescheewin/istock photo)

Greening Growth in Mongolia

December 10, 2019

Mongolia’s livestock industry, once the primary engine of the economy, now faces threats from climate change and overgrazing. Without prompt policy action, the national and regional costs will continue to grow, weighing on both economic growth and inequality.

Jamaica: On the Path to Higher Economic Growth

November 7, 2019

In an interview with Uma Ramakrishnan, former head of the IMF team for Jamaica, we discuss the history, evolution, and achievements of the country's recently-concluded program.

Europe: Facing Spillovers From Trade and Manufacturing

November 6, 2019

As in the rest of the world, European trade and manufacturing have weakened. There are some signs that this slowdown is spreading into the rest of the economy. While services and consumption have remained relatively resilient in line with strong labor markets, investment is starting to lose steam.

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