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Unpacking Jamaica’s Currency Depreciation

September 12, 2018

Christine Lagarde on The Crisis That Prompted a Rethink

September 5, 2018

Ralph Chami: Avoiding the Remittance Trap

August 30, 2018

Difficulties Present Opportunities for the African Entrepreneur

August 10, 2018

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Tourists in Portugal where booming tourism has boosted services (photo: Rafael Marchante/Reuters/Newscom)

Portugal: Recovery and Risks

September 13, 2018

Portugal has turned the page on its 2010-13 crisis and is now enjoying a job-rich economic recovery, driven by investment and exports, says the IMF in its latest annual assessment of the country’s economy. The main challenge now is to take advantage of the current good times by maintaining prudent policies, and paying down debt to strengthen the country’s position against any future bad times.

Botswana: Mining a New Growth Model

September 5, 2018

Botswana is one of the few countries in sub-Saharan Africa to truly benefit from its mineral wealth. Diamonds have helped it rise from poor to high-middle-income status, but it’s now time for a new development model.

India's Strong Economy Continues to Lead Global Growth

August 8, 2018

India's economy is picking up and growth prospects look bright. But to sustain rapid growth and raise incomes, the country will need to build on the success of its reforms, the IMF said in its annual economic health check.

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