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Financial Stability: The Good and Bad of Lower Rates

October 16, 2019

More Women in Africa’s Labor Force Means Less Conflict

October 11, 2019

Climate and Output in Low-Income Countries

October 6, 2019

Stranded: Inequality, House Prices leaving People Trapped

September 27, 2019

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Local people collect water from a small village near Srimangal, Bangladesh. The country is active in terms of planning and action on climate change (photo: Tarzan9280/istockphoto)

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.

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