IMF Country Focus

• How the Middle East and Central Asian Countries Can Reduce Debt and Preserve Growth

  November 13, 2018

  

   “Well-designed public finance reforms can help policymakers reduce debt while preserving growth and protecting the most vulnerable,” said Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department. Read more in the latest economic outlook.

• Mexico's Economic Outlook in Five Charts

  November 8, 2018

  

  Mexico's economy remains resilient despite uncertainties in the first half of 2018, caused by the lead up to elections and the US-Mexico-Canada trade negotiations. But the country continues to face challenges that include reducing poverty and tackling crime, the IMF said in a new report on Mexico's economy. 

• ASEAN and the IMF: Staying on Track with the Sustainable Development Goals

  November 8, 2018

  

  The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are well on their way to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. A new IMF report takes stock of the progress made, as well as the challenges ahead. 

• Europe's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  November 8, 2018

  

  Europe’s economy continued to expand in the first half of 2018, although at a slower-than-expected pace, specifically in advanced Europe, the IMF said in its latest health check of Europe’s economy. But the outlook is less favorable, with several forces likely to hamper economic growth.

• Tunisia's Economic Outlook in 4 Charts

  October 22, 2018

  

  Thanks to an exceptional harvest and tourist arrivals that reached levels last seen in 2010, GDP growth accelerated in the second quarter of 2018 to 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in the first quarter. In this article, we highlight 4 charts to better understand Tunisia’s economy.

• Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Lost Momentum

  October 17, 2018

  

  Economic recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean has stalled, amid escalating trade tensions, tighter financial conditions, and volatile commodity markets, according to the IMF’s latest regional update.

• Keeping Asia at the Forefront Amid Growing Risks

  October 11, 2018

  

  Asia continues to drive the global economy, with growth forecast at 5.6 percent this year. But there are risks ahead brought on by tighter financial conditions and rising trade tensions, according to the IMF's latest regional report. 

• External Risks Threaten Sub-Saharan Africa's Steady Recovery

  October 11, 2018

  

  Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery is expected to continue, reflecting a combination of domestic policy adjustments and a supportive external environment. Growth is projected to increase from 2.7 percent in 2017 to 3.1 percent in 2018, the IMF says.

• Stability on the Horizon for Chad

  September 28, 2018

  

  Chad faces significant development challenges, which have recently intensified due to declining oil revenues and increased spending on security. The country has also been affected by drought and an influx of refugees from neighboring countries, adding pressure to the fragile Chadian economy. Read the interview with Chad’s IMF mission chief.

• The Philippines' Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  September 27, 2018

  

  The Philippine economy continues to perform strongly, with growth projected at 6.5 percent for 2018, and 6.7 percent in 2019. To ensure that growth benefits everyone, the government will need to strike the right balance between maintaining a strong and stable economy, while continuing to prioritize reforms that raise living standards.

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