IMF Country Focus

• 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.

• Interview with Alejandro Werner on the Latest Economic Developments in Latin America

  October 28, 2019

  

  In a wide-ranging interview with Alejandro Werner, the head of the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department, we discuss the Regional Economic Outlook report, as well as the latest developments in Argentina and Ecuador. 

• Why Improving Fiscal Institutions is Critical to the Middle East and Central Asia

  October 28, 2019

  

  In the decade since the global financial crisis, countries in the Middle East and Central Asia have grappled with rising deficits and debt. Fiscal challenges have also arisen in the context of underdeveloped and ineffective fiscal institutions. The latest Regional Economic Outlook explores how these institutions relate to fiscal outcomes.

• Making the Most of Capital Flows in the Middle East and Central Asia

  October 28, 2019

  

  The latest Regional Economic Outlook analyzes the evolution of capital inflows to the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region and to countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA), exploring how they can most effectively contribute to economic growth.

• Prolonged Uncertainty Weighs on Asia's Economy

  October 22, 2019

  

  Asia’s strong trade and financial integration is a manifestation of the region’s success. However, this can also be a source of vulnerability amid continuing weakness in global trade and investment, and the region is caught in prolonged global policy uncertainty. Nonetheless, Asia remains the fastest-growing region in the world.

• Six Charts on How Elevated Global Uncertainty Is Creating Challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa

  October 18, 2019

  

  Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to pick up, though at a slower pace than previously expected. This revision reflects a more challenging external environment, continued output disruptions in oil-exporting countries, and weaker-than-anticipated growth in South Africa.

• Bangladesh Prepares for a Changing Climate

  September 18, 2019

  

  Bangladesh continues to make progress in reducing poverty, improving education opportunities, particularly for girls, and reaching other development-related goals. With a relatively young population, the country is well positioned for the next few decades to build on its recent success. 

• Mali: Supporting Growth in the Face of Security Challenges

  September 5, 2019

  

  Mali faces an intense security crisis dating back to 2012 that has long-lasting economic and humanitarian impacts. To help strengthen the resiliency of the economy, the IMF has just approved financial assistance to the country under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

• China's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  August 9, 2019

  

  China’s economic growth is moderating and is projected to be 6.2 percent in 2019. In its latest annual assessment of China’s economy, the IMF found the quality of growth had improved in three ways in 2018. First, the pace of debt accumulation had slowed. Second, the financial system is better regulated and supervised. Finally, the current account surplus is no longer excessive. But trade tensions cloud the outlook, and reforms need to deepen if this progress is to be continued.

• Six Charts on Boosting Growth in Brazil

  July 25, 2019

  

  Brazil’s economic recovery after the 2015−2016 recession remains sluggish.To boost growth and create more jobs, Brazil needs to pursue pension and tax reforms, trade openness, and investment in infrastructure, the IMF stated in its latest annual economic assessment.

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