IMF Chief Travels to Africa

December 15, 2011

I am going [to Africa] to listen, and to appreciate what is expected of us, says Lagarde ahead of her visit to the continent(IMF/Michael Spilotro)
- IMF Chief Travels to Africa
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Christine Lagarde is set to visit Africa for the first time since her appointment as Managing Director of the IMF. In this podcast, she explains the purpose of her trip to Nigeria and Niger and the deep partnership between the IMF and the continent.
Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director
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