The IMF is fully committed to supporting our member countries, particularly the most vulnerable; we have the tools to help; and we are coordinating closely with our partner institutions.
How close will depend on the persistence of public debt, on how climate policies are financed and on the extent of deglobalization
Asia should prioritize reforms that address the investment scarring from high corporate debt, mitigate education losses, and boost digitalization
Digital technologies shielded labor and productivity from the pandemic, while lagging countries accelerated the adoption of technology. However, digitalization gaps persist.
Bank lending grew faster in countries with policy packages combining large fiscal, monetary, and prudential measures.
Restoring macro stability and boosting growth will require carefully-crafted policies that will help mitigate discontent
From Brexit and US-China trade tensions to the pandemic and war, successive shocks have combined to keep uncertainty elevated
With shock upon shock hitting the world economy in the last three years, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's customary opening speech to the Annual Meetings warned of a darker global outlook and emphasized the need for the world to come together to deal with the consequences.
