IMF Country Focus

• Malaysia's Economy: Getting Closer to High-Income Status

  March 7, 2018

  

  Malaysia’s economy continues to perform strongly, and the country is well on its way to achieving high-income status. But to pass the finish line, the authorities will have to step up reforms to boost productivity and raise living standards for its 32 million citizens.

• Serbia Completes Successful IMF Program

  February 22, 2018

  

  Serbia exits a $1.32 billion three-year program with the IMF on February 22, after outperforming several of its goals. But this is only the first step in building a strong and vibrant economy able to compete globally, says the IMF.
  

• UK Economy Must Get More Efficient

  February 14, 2018

  

  Brexit is weighing on the economy of the United Kingdom (UK), even as growth is accelerating in the rest of the world. In this situation, it will be even more important for the UK to raise productivity and balance its public finances, according to the latest annual IMF assessment.
  

• Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans: A Highway to Higher Income

  February 8, 2018

  

  Western Balkan countries have underdeveloped transport, power, and telecoms networks, compared with the EU. Closing the public infrastructure gap will help the region catch up with Western European living standards. But where will the money come from? 

  
  

• Creating Jobs for Indonesia's Youth: Five Charts That Matter

  February 7, 2018

  

  Indonesia continues to enjoy robust growth projected at 5.3 percent for 2018. With a young population, the country needs to take advantage of its young and growing workforce and step up reforms to boost growth and create more quality jobs.

• Egypt: Time to Entrench Growth and Make It More Inclusive

  January 23, 2018

  

  Egypt’s economy is recovering, after major challenges it confronted in recent years. The task now is to raise economic growth further, make it last, and spread its benefits, the IMF says in its latest economic health check. 
  
  

• For Vietnam, Greener Growth Can Reduce Climate Change Risks

  January 9, 2018

  

  Higher global temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent weather events are taking its toll on the Vietnamese economy and its people. How the country adapts will be key.

• Canada's Balancing Act

  January 8, 2018

  

  We interviewed Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the government’s growth agenda, and about his country’s plans for the G7.

• Singapore: Banking on the Future

  December 14, 2017

  

  Singapore is fast becoming a global innovation hub. After years of rapid growth, the economy slowed due to an aging population and low productivity growth. In response, the country is embracing the digital economy.

• Simply Adjusting To Lower Oil Prices Will Not Be Enough For Gulf Oil Producers

  December 14, 2017

  

  The six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council face the economic challenge of diminished oil revenues and the need for more jobs. Three new studies look at how they could reduce debt and deficits, while still encouraging economic growth.

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