IMF Country Focus

• Timor-Leste’s Opportunity to Turn its Wealth Into Economic Development

  June 10, 2025

  

  Substantial savings from past oil production can help build a thriving economy for future generations—if spent better and more slowly

• Ethiopia’s Central Bank: Leading Transformative Reform

  May 28, 2025

  

  Ethiopia has taken historic steps to address macroeconomic imbalances while fostering sustainable growth

• Thailand Can Ease Household Debt Burden by Using Coordinated Approach

  April 9, 2025

  

  Countries have durably reduced household debt by lowering the stock of existing obligations while preventing excessive new borrowing, our case studies show

• Korea's Rapid Aging Doesn’t Have to Be Economic Destiny

  April 3, 2025

  

  Boosting AI adoption, increasing labor participation, and allocating resources more efficiently can help offset the economic drag from an aging population

• Boosting Growth and Prosperity in South Africa

  March 10, 2025

  

  Improving the business environment, strengthening governance, and reforming the labor market are among the keys to economic success.

• Benin: An African Pioneer

  January 31, 2025

  

  Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. 

• Electricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas

  January 22, 2025

  

  The archipelago is taking bold steps to transform its electricity sector and build resilience to climate change.

• Côte d’Ivoire: Fostering Economic Transformation and Adapting to Climate Change

  January 14, 2025

  

  The country has emerged as a regional anchor of growth and stability thanks to impressive economic resilience and reform commitment, but significant obstacles remain.

• Tighter Fiscal Policy Can Help Mongolia Control Inflation

  November 26, 2024

  

  By working together but independently, the central banks and government can win the fight against inflation and foster economic stability and growth for years to come. 

• How Vanuatu Can Return to Sustainable Growth After Airline Bankruptcy

  November 25, 2024

  

  After economic shocks, it’s time for this small Pacific island nation to proceed with bold reforms and policy decisions. Support from global institutions and bilateral partners will be crucial in this effort.

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