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Somalia's Recovery and the Power of a Song

November 8, 2019

Kristalina Georgieva on Gender Parity: Inequalities Erode Society

November 2, 2019

Arrears in Sub-Saharan Africa: Paying Bills on Time Matters

November 1, 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa: More Competition Less Inequality

October 17, 2019

IMF Country Focus

Workers build an anti-landslide concrete wall on a Jamaican highway: infrastructure spending has gained momentum during the country's economic reform program (photo: iStock/Debbie Ann Powell)

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.

Building on South Asia's Economic Success

November 4, 2019

South Asia is poised to play a key role in the global economy, building on the steady economic progress and reform process over the last few decades. Despite the recent global economic slowdown, India remains among the fastest-growing large economies, and South Asia’s contribution to global growth is set to increase.

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