IMF Country Focus

• How the Kyrgyz Republic Tackled the Pandemic

  August 3, 2021

  

  The Kyrgyz Republic was the first country to receive IMF emergency funding to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. IMF Country Focus spoke with the mission chief, Nikoloz Gigineishvili, about the pandemic’s impact on the economy and how the IMF supported the recovery.

• Four Charts on the Dominican Republic’s Crisis Response and Recovery

  July 28, 2021

  

  As one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic entered the COVID-19 crisis in a relatively strong position.

• Five Things to Know about the Informal Economy

  July 28, 2021

  

  The informal economy is a global and pervasive phenomenon. Some 60 percent of the world’s population participates in the informal sector. Although mostly prevalent in emerging and developing economies, it is also an important part of advanced economies.

• Beyond the Pandemic: Five Charts on Germany’s Economic Recovery Plan

  July 15, 2021

  

  The IMF’s latest economic assessment of Germany, or Article IV consultation, recommends policy action to minimize the longer-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate a greener and more inclusive recovery.

• Egypt: Overcoming the COVID Shock and Maintaining Growth

  July 14, 2021

  

  Egypt was one of the few emerging market countries that experienced a positive growth rate in 2020.
  

• Supporting Uganda's Recovery from the Crisis

  July 12, 2021

  

  The IMF has approved a three-year financing arrangement for Uganda under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), which will generate more inclusive, sustainable growth.

• Boosting the Economy: The Impact of US Government Spending Plans

  July 1, 2021

  

  Despite the tragic loss of life and immense challenges brought on by the pandemic, the US economy is making a remarkable recovery.

• Five Things to Know About Thailand’s Economy and COVID-19

  June 23, 2021

  

  Like many countries, Thailand’s economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The country’s GDP fell by over 6 percent in 2020 and many workers, especially those related to the tourism sector, lost their jobs.

• A Three-Point Plan to Tackle the Pandemic in Cyprus

  June 16, 2021

  

  Cyprus entered the COVID-19 crisis in a strong position, but the economy’s dependence on tourism and its high public and private debt levels made it especially vulnerable to the pandemic shock.

• The Land of the Long White Cloud: Turning New Zealand’s Recovery into Sustained Growth

  May 27, 2021

  

  New Zealand has enjoyed a rapid economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, helped by strong health and economic policy responses. Our latest assessment of New Zealand’s economy looks at strategies to support near- and medium-term growth.

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