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• Five Charts Explain Vietnam's Economic Outlook

  July 16, 2019

  

  Despite rising trade tensions and volatility in emerging economies throughout 2018, Vietnam’s economy saw broad-based growth and low inflation. Government spending and debt remained in check and bank capital rules were strengthened. Current economic risks relate to geopolitics, trade policy uncertainty, and domestic reform implementation.

• Five Takeaways from Germany's Economic Outlook

  July 10, 2019

  

  Germany’s economic performance has been strong for the past decade, with the unemployment rate currently at a record low, and healthy public and private balance sheets. But the export-dependent economy has been hit hard by the slowdown in global demand, while structural challenges are looming in the medium term.

• Six Charts on Canada’s Economic Outlook for 2019

  June 25, 2019

  

  Canada’s growth has moderated to a more sustainable rate. However, to lift long-term growth, Canada will need to continue preserving financial stability as well as focus on policies that boost productivity, the IMF stated in its latest annual economic assessment.

• Norway’s Economic Outlook in Seven Charts

  June 12, 2019

  

  Norway's economy has performed well over the past year, especially compared to its neighbors. It is enjoying low unemployment and a broadly neutral budget, while its economy continues to grow. Given its strong momentum, now would be the ideal time for the country to address long-term challenges.

• Korea's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  May 21, 2019

  

  Fiscal and monetary policies should boost growth, and structural policies should foster inclusion and enhance productivity, according to the IMF’s latest assessment of the Korean economy.

• Uganda's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  May 9, 2019

  

  Uganda’s economy continues its robust recovery with projected growth of 6.3 percent in FY2018/19. Timely implementation of public infrastructure and oil-related projects would support growth in the medium term, according to the IMF’s latest assessment of the economy.

• Five Things to Know About the Economic Outlook in the Caucasus and Central Asia

  April 29, 2019

  While growth is stable, countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia face an array of longstanding challenges that, if unaddressed, threaten to hold back the region from reaching its potential. Here are five key things to know from the latest IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update.

• The Economic Outlook of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in Five Charts

  April 29, 2019

  

  A steadfast commitment to reforms that build resilience and help secure higher and more inclusive private-sector-led growth is more urgent than ever in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

• Navigating Sub-Saharan Africa’s Recovery Amid Greater Uncertainty

  April 12, 2019

  

  Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery is set to continue, but along two tracks.

• Nigeria: Mobilizing Resources to Invest in People

  April 3, 2019

  

  Spending on health and education in Nigeria is among the lowest in the world. To fund these crucial sectors, Nigeria will have to maximize the amount of revenue it raises

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