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These reports discuss recent economic developments and prospects for countries in various regions. They also address economic policy developments that have affected economic performance in the regions, and discuss key challenges faced by policymakers. They address regional policy developments and challenges, and provide country-specific data and analysis, including through analytical pieces on issues of interest to a particular region.

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• Regional Economic Outlook for Europe, April 2026
  • Published: April 17, 2026
  • Summary: Regional Economic Outlook for Europe, April 2026
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2026
  • Published: April 17, 2026
  • Summary: Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere - Press conference on Friday, April 17, 10:15 AM ET
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, April 2026
  • Published: April 16, 2026
  • Summary: Asia’s economic resilience is being put to the test by the war in the Middle East and ensuing energy shock. Higher fuel prices are raising inflation and squeezing budgets, exposing the region’s reliance on imported energy and the need to protect people and speed up reforms.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2026 | Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure
  • Published: April 16, 2026
  • Summary: After a strong 2025 with growth at 4.5%, Sub-Saharan Africa entered 2026 reaping the benefits of hard-won stabilization gains. But the war in the Middle East has clouded the outlook. Regional growth is expected to decline by 0.2 percentage points to 4.3 percent in 2026.
• Regional Economic Outlook Update for the Middle East and Central Asia, April 2026: War in the Middle East: Economic Spillovers and Policy Challenges
  • Published: April 16, 2026
  • Summary: The April 2026 IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update examines how the war in the Middle East is reshaping growth, inflation, and financial conditions across the region and discusses key priorities for regional policymakers.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, October 2025
  • Published: October 24, 2025
  • Summary: Economies in the Asia-Pacific region have been resilient so far in 2025. Nevertheless, higher US tariffs will likely reduce external demand and eventually weigh on growth. Greater regional integration and structural reforms will be critical for sustainable growth.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, October 2025
  • Published: October 21, 2025
  • Summary: Economic performance in the Middle East and Central Asia has shown resilience so far in 2025, despite still-elevated global uncertainty and continued regional geopolitical tensions.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere Department, October 2025
  • Published: October 17, 2025
  • Summary: Growth in the region was steady and disinflation slow, but rising public debt and weak medium-term growth pose challenges. Fiscal effort, strong monetary policy frameworks, and productivity reforms remain key to bolstering resilience and growth.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2025
  • Published: October 16, 2025
  • Summary: The outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa is showing resilience, despite a challenging external environment with uneven prospects in commodity prices, still tight borrowing conditions, and a deterioration of the global trade and aid landscape.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2025 | Recovery Interrupted
  • Published: April 25, 2025
  • Summary: A hard-won recovery in sub-Saharan Africa has been overtaken by recent events. The sudden shift in the global outlook has clouded the region’s short-term prospects and made policy even more challenging.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2025
  • Published: April 25, 2025
  • Summary: Growth for most countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean continues to converge to its potential from different cyclical positions. Economic activity has been largely driven by consumption while investment remains sluggish. Growth is expected to moderate from 2.4% in 2024 to 2.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, April 2025
  • Published: April 24, 2025
  • Summary: Asia’s near-term outlook has weakened amid rising trade tensions with growth in the reference forecast slowing to 3.9 percent this year from 4.6 percent in 2024. That is a 0.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, May 2025
  • Published: April 24, 2025
  • Summary: Rising trade tensions, global policy uncertainty, and regional conflicts are presenting challenges to economies in the Middle East and North Africa and Caucasus and Central Asia regions.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, November 2024 | Resilient Growth but Higher Risks
  • Published: October 31, 2024
  • Summary: Short-term prospects for Asia and the Pacific have improved slightly, even though growth is still expected to moderate in 2024 and 2025. Risks have increased, including geopolitical tensions and uncertainty about the strength of global demand.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2024 | Reforms amid Great Expectations
  • Published: October 25, 2024
  • Summary: Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are implementing reforms to reduce imbalances with varied progress. Growth is subdued, financing is tight, socio-economic challenges fuel social frustration. Protecting the vulnerable and effective governance are crucial for public support of needed reforms.
• Regional Economic Outlook, Western Hemisphere, October 2024: Rebalancing Policies and Pressing on with Reforms
  • Published: October 25, 2024
  • Summary: After successfully weathering a series of shocks, most countries in the region are converging to their (tepid) potential. Growth is expected to moderate in late 2024 and 2025, while inflation is projected to continue easing, although gradually.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, October 2024
  • Published: October 24, 2024
  • Summary: The global economic landscape faces significant challenges, including from geoeconomic fragmentation. In the Middle East and North Africa and Caucasus and Central Asia regions, economies are facing shifting trade patterns while also dealing with frequent shocks from conflicts and climate change.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific
  • Published: April 30, 2024
  • Summary: Asia and Pacific Department Director, Krishna Srinivasan will give an overview of the economic outlook, discuss policy challenges, & answer reporters’ questions. Full report will be released in Singapore on April 29, 10 PM ET.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2024 | A Tepid and Pricey Recovery
  • Published: April 19, 2024
  • Summary: After four turbulent years, the outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is gradually improving. Growth will rise from 3.4 percent in 2023 to 3.8 percent in 2024, with nearly two thirds of countries anticipating higher growth.
• Regional Economic Outlook, Western Hemisphere, April 19th, 2024
  • Published: April 19, 2024
  • Summary: The Latin America and the Caribbean region has shown remarkable resilience in the face of recent global challenges, rebounding more strongly than expected from the pandemic. Growth is now moderating, from 2.3% in 2023 to 2.0% in 2024, as most economies are operating at potential.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, April 2024: An Uneven Recovery amid High Uncertainty
  • Published: April 18, 2024
  • Summary: With ongoing conflicts, shipping disruptions, and reduced oil production, uncertainty is rising in the Middle East and Central Asia. Economic growth is projected to be uneven between the two regions in 2024.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and North Africa
  • Published: January 31, 2024
  • Summary: The conflict in Gaza and Israel is yet another shock to the Middle East and North Africa. This Update discusses revised projections for the region.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2023
  • Published: October 16, 2023
  • Summary: Growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 is expected to fall for the second year in a row to 3.3 percent. But inflation is falling, public finances are stabilizing, and growth is set to rebound to 4.0 percent next year. Still, it is too early to celebrate.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, October 2023
  • Published: October 13, 2023
  • Summary: After a stronger-than-expected pandemic recovery and continued resilience in early 2023, economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is softening as the effect of tighter policies to combat inflation and the timely withdrawal of pandemic-related fiscal stimulus take hold and the external envi
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, October 2023
  • Published: October 12, 2023
  • Summary: Across the Middle East and Central Asia, the combined effects of global headwinds, domestic challenges, and geopolitical risks weigh on economic momentum, and the outlook is highly uncertain.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, October 2023
  • Published: September 27, 2023
  • Summary: The Asia-Pacific region remains a key driver of global growth in 2023, despite facing headwinds from changing global demand from goods to services and tighter monetary policies. The region is expected to grow by 4.6 percent in 2023, up from 3.9 percent in 2022.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2023
  • Published: April 14, 2023
  • Summary: Growth in sub-Saharan Africa will decline to 3.6 percent this year. Amid a global slowdown, activity is expected to decelerate for a second year in a row. Still, this headline figure masks significant variation across the region. The funding squeeze will also impact the region’s longer-term outlook.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: April 13, 2023
  • Summary: The economies of the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) proved resilient in 2022, despite a series of global shocks. However, this year—and potentially next—growth is expected to slow in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as tight policies to fight inflation, reduce vulnerabilities, and rebui
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2023
  • Published: April 13, 2023
  • Summary: Growth in Latin America is projected to slow to 1.6 percent this year after a remarkable 4 percent in 2022. Price pressures that accompanied last year’s brisk economic activity appear to have peaked, but underlying inflation remains stubbornly high, disproportionally hurting low-income households wh
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific May 2023
  • Published: April 11, 2023
  • Summary: Asia and the Pacific remains a dynamic region despite the somber backdrop of what looks to be shaping up as a challenging year for the world economy. Global growth is poised to decelerate as rising interest rates and Russia’s war in Ukraine weigh on activity.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and the Pacific, October 2022: Sailing into Headwinds
  • Published: October 25, 2022
  • Summary: After the strong rebound of 6.5 percent posted in 2021, growth in Asia and Pacific is expected to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2022 amid an uncertain global environment and rise to 4.3 percent in 2023. Inflation has risen above most central bank targets, but is expected to peak in late 2022.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2022
  • Published: October 14, 2022
  • Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa’s recovery has been abruptly interrupted. Last year, activity finally bounced back, lifting GDP growth in 2021 to 4.7 percent. But growth in 2022 is expected to slow sharply by more than 1 percentage point to 3.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, October 2022
  • Published: October 13, 2022
  • Summary: After the strong rebound of 6.5 percent posted in 2021, growth in Asia and Pacific is expected to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2022 amid an uncertain global environment and rise to 4.3 percent in 2023. Inflation has risen above most central bank targets, but is expected to peak in late 2022.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, October 2022
  • Published: October 13, 2022
  • Summary: In a worsening global environment, economies in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) are being buffeted by a confluence of shocks: a global slowdown, high and volatile food and energy prices, faster and stronger-than-expected tightening of financial conditions, and the risk of fragmentation.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, October 2022
  • Published: October 13, 2022
  • Summary: Recent developments in the Western Hemisphere—that is, the United States/Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)—have been dominated by the impact of two distinct global shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic and then the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2022
  • Published: April 28, 2022
  • Summary: The economic recovery in sub-Saharan Africa surprised on the upside in the second half of 2021, prompting a significant upward revision in last year’s estimated growth, from 3.7 to 4.5 percent.
• Regional Economic Outlook April 2022 Middle East Central Asia
  • Published: April 25, 2022
  • Summary: The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are exacerbating the divergence in recovery prospects for the Middle East and Central Asia.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, April 2022
  • Published: April 25, 2022
  • Summary: Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, April 2022
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2022
  • Published: April 22, 2022
  • Summary: The war in Ukraine is shaking the world economy and raising uncertainty about the outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean. Even before the war, the region’s recovery from the pandemic was losing momentum and growth is returning to its pre-pandemic trend rate of around 2.5 percent for 2022.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2021
  • Published: October 21, 2021
  • Summary: The world remains in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic and a seemingly accelerating pace of climate change, both of which underscore the need for increased global cooperation and dialogue.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Western Hemisphere, October 2021
  • Published: October 21, 2021
  • Summary: An economic recovery is underway in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) but the pandemic still casts shadows on much of the region. The recovery was robust in the first quarter of 2021 but lost momentum in some countries in the second quarter, reflecting the rebound in COVID-19 cases.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, October 2021
  • Published: October 15, 2021
  • Summary: <p>The Asian outlook for 2021 has been downgraded by more than 1 percent to 6.5 percent compared with the&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.imf.
• Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: October 14, 2021
  • Summary: A fragile recovery continues in the Middle East and Central Asia region. The region has made good progress since the beginning of the year, but new challenges have emerged.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific
  • Published: August 12, 2021
  • Summary: The Asian economic recovery stands out because of prompt and effective policies during pandemic’s acute phase. The next phase is even more challenging: to lay the foundation for a more inclusive, greener, and resilient region.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2021
  • Published: April 15, 2021
  • Summary: Despite turning out better than expected, growth in 2020 is estimated to be the worst on record, at –1.9 percent, leading to a large increase in poverty. In 2021, the region’s economy is expected to resume expansion at 3.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Western Hemisphere
  • Published: April 14, 2021
  • Summary: Western Hemisphere Region
• Regional Economic Outlook: Trade-Offs Today for Transformation Tomorrow
  • Published: April 11, 2021
  • Summary: A year into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the race between vaccine and virus entered a new phase in the Middle East and Central Asia region, and the path to recovery in 2021 is expected to be long and divergent.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2021, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: April 9, 2021
  • Summary: A year into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the race between vaccine and virus entered a new phase in the Middle East and Central Asia, and the path to recovery in 2021 is expected to be long and divergent.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2020, Western Hemisphere: Pandemic Persistence Clouds the Recovery
  • Published: November 3, 2020
  • Summary: The pandemic continues to spread in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), but economic activity is picking up. After a deep contraction in April, activity started recovering in May, as lockdowns were gradually eased, consumers and firms adapted to social distancing, some countries introduced sizabl
• Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific Region: Navigating the Pandemic: A Multispeed Recovery in Asia
  • Published: October 30, 2020
  • Summary: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is still unfolding around the globe. In Asia, as elsewhere, the virus has ebbed in some countries but surged in others.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Western Hemisphere: Pandemic Persistence Clouds the Recovery
  • Published: October 30, 2020
  • Summary: The pandemic continues to spread in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), but economic activity is picking up. After a deep contraction in April, activity started recovering in May, as lockdowns were gradually eased, consumers and firms adapted to social distancing, some countries introduced sizabl
• Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Published: October 22, 2020
  • Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa is contending with an unprecedented health and economic crisis— one that, in just a few months, has jeopardized years of hard-won development gains and upended the lives and livelihoods of millions.
• Regional Economic Outlook for Western Hemisphere
  • Published: October 13, 2020
  • Summary: The pandemic continues to spread in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), but economic activity is picking up.
• Navigating the Pandemic: A Multispeed Recovery in Asia
  • Published: October 8, 2020
  • Summary: Asia-Pacific has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and is recovering from a severe recession. The outlook varies by country depending on infection rates and containment measures, policy responses, reliance on contact-intensive activities, and external demand.
• Regional Economic Outlook Update: Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: July 13, 2020
  • Summary: The Middle East and Central Asia (MCD) region has reacted to the global COVID-19 pandemic with swift and stringent measures that have saved lives. However, these policies have also had a large impact on domestic economic activity.
• Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook: A Cautious Reopening
  • Published: June 29, 2020
  • Summary: The outlook for 2020 for sub-Saharan Africa is considerably worse than was anticipated in April and subject to much uncertainty. Economic activity this year is now projected to contract by some 3.2 percent, reflecting a weaker external environment and measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: April 15, 2020
  • Summary: Countries of the Middle East and Central Asia region have been hit by two large and reinforcing shocks, resulting in significantly weaker growth projections in 2020.
• Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook: Stunted by Uncertainty - October 2019
  • Published: October 22, 2019
  • Summary: Growth slowed from 1.0 percent in 2018 to 0.2 percent in 2019, with a tentative pick-up to 1.8 percent expected in 2020.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: October 19, 2019
  • Summary: The impact on growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region from global headwinds remains muted thus far, while growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region is stable.
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook: Caught in Prolonged Uncertainty
  • Published: October 3, 2019
  • Summary: Headwinds from prolonged global policy uncertainty, distortionary trade measures, and growth deceleration in the economies of important trading partners are influencing economic growth in Asia and the Pacific.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia Update
  • Published: April 17, 2019
  • Summary: Growth for countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region has weakened but remains broadly stable in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA).
• Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean: An Uneven Recovery
  • Published: October 11, 2018
  • Summary: Publication date: October 2018
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia Pacific
  • Published: October 5, 2018
  • Summary: <p>Asia has achieved remarkable economic success over the past five decades. Hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, and successive waves of economies have made the transition to middle-income and even advanced-economy status.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia November 2018
  • Published: October 2, 2018
  • Summary: A modest growth recovery continues for countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region. Higher oil prices are providing support for oil-exporting countries but are adding to pressures facing oil-importing countries.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Seizing the Momentum
  • Published: May 9, 2018
  • Summary: The broad-based acceleration of global growth in 2017 is reflected in the solid gains posted by the economies of the United States and Canada, both of which are expected to grow above potential in the near term.
• Regional Economic Outlook Update: Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: April 24, 2018
  • Summary: Growth is improving in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region and was stronger than expected last year in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region. However, the regions are not fully benefitting from the stronger global outlook.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia Pacific
  • Published: April 16, 2018
  • Summary: The world economy continues to perform well, with strong growth and trade, rising but still muted inflation, and accommodative financial conditions, notwithstanding some increased financial market volatility in early 2018.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2017
  • Published: October 17, 2017
  • Summary: Economic prospects for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) and Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) regions are diverging.
• Regional Economic Outlook Update - Latin America and the Caribbean: Stuck in Low Gear; October 2017
  • Published: October 11, 2017
  • Summary: After disappointing growth over the past few years, economic activity in Latin America remains on track to recover gradually in 2017–18 as the global economy gathers steam and recessions in a few countries in the region come to an end.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia Pacific, October 2017: Making the Most of the Upswing
  • Published: October 9, 2017
  • Summary: Regional output is projected to grow by 5.6 percent in 2017 and 5.5 percent in 2018, 0.1 percentage point higher than expected in April, driven by strong consumption and investment.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Tale of Two Adjustments
  • Published: May 10, 2017
  • Summary: Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are recovering from a recession at the regional level in 2016.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Published: May 3, 2017
  • Summary: Growth momentum in sub-Saharan Africa remains fragile, marking a break from the rapid expansion witnessed since the turn of the millennium. 2016 was a difficult year for many countries, with regional growth dipping to 1.4 percent—the lowest level of growth in more than two decades.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia Pacific, May 2017: Preparing for Choppy Seas
  • Published: April 28, 2017
  • Summary: The outlook for the Asia-Pacific region remains robust—the strongest in the world—and recent data point to a pickup in momentum.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia Update
  • Published: April 18, 2017
  • Summary: Global growth projected to reach 3.5 percent in 2017 and 3.6 percent in 2018, up from 3.1 percent in 2016.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2013 - Shifting Risks, New Foundations for Growth
  • Published: March 9, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2013 -- table of Contents
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, September 2006
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The report gives the IMF's view of the outlook for Asia, identifies the main risks to growth, and considers the key factors that will influence capital inflows.
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook, May 2006-- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Press Release: IMF Regional Outlook Report Cites Asia's Continued Robust Growth, but Highlights Risks and the Need to Strengthen Domestic Demand, May 1, 2006
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update, October 2012
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Growth in the Asia-Pacific region has slowed.
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update: October 2013
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Asia has not been spared by the recent re-pricing of financial assets in emerging markets, encountering a wave of capital outflows in the past few months.
• Regional Economic Issues (REI): Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe: Effective Government for Stronger Growth, November 2016
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Economic growth remains solid in much of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE). Outside the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), growth has continued at a good pace on the back of accommodative macroeconomic policies as well as buoyant consumption supported by strong real wage and em
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere Hemisphere Department
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere Department
• Regional Economic Outlook (REO) Update: Western Hemisphere - Latin America and the Caribbean: Are Chills Here to Stay?, October 2016
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to bottom out in 2016, before making a modest recovery next year.
• Regional Economic Outlook Update: Western Hemisphere Hemisphere Department
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update: Western Hemisphere Department
• Regional Economic Outlook Update: Western Hemisphere Hemisphere Department
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update: Western Hemisphere Department
• Regional Economic Outlook Middle East and Central Asia; May 2015 Update
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia (REO) is prepared by the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD).
• Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook, May 2006-- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Title: Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook
• Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook, September 2006-- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The report provides a broad synopsis of recent economic developments and prospects in the countries covered by the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department.
• Regional Economic Outlook Middle East and Central Asia; October 2015
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia (REO) is prepared annually by the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD).
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Rebuilding Strength and Flexibility, April 2012 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - April 2012 -- Table of Contents
• Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe: Regional Economic Issues, October 2014
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global growth projection for 2014 has been marked down by 0.3 percent to 3.4 percent, reflecting both the legacy of the weak first quarter, particularly in the United States, and a less optimistic outlook for several emerging markets.
• Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe: Regional Economic Issues; November 2015
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: While a modest contraction in activity is expected this year for the Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) as a whole, this reflects widely divergent country-specific developments.
• Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe: Regional Economic Issues, May 2015
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global growth projection for 2014 has been marked down by 0.3 percent to 3.4 percent, reflecting both the legacy of the weak first quarter, particularly in the United States, and a less optimistic outlook for several emerging markets.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2007, Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The recent economic and financial developments and trends in Asia and the Pacific are examined in this latest REO, including issues related to Asia’s trade performance, notably in the high-tech sector, and the February-March bout of turbulence in the region’s financial markets.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2007, Sub-Saharan African
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa's growth performance during the past three years has been the best in more than three decades, and higher oil revenues and increased debt relief have been used to make progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2007, Western Hemisphere
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The past year has been one of strong economic performance for the Western Hemisphere, notwithstanding somewhat slower growth in the United States in recent quarters. Can this performance be sustained, and what challenges does the region face?
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2008, Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: 2008 is shaping up as a challenging year for Asia. Activity in most economies remains fairly buoyant, but growth in the United States and, to a lesser extent, Europe is slowing sharply. Given its extensive trade and financial linkages with the rest of the world, Asia is unlikely to delink.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2008, Europe: Reassessing Risks
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Europe is facing slower growth as a result of protracted financial turbulence and spillovers from the U.S. Meanwhile, inflation has risen sharply.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2008, Western Hemisphere
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The main focus of this report is the outlook for the region in the face of the downturn now projected for the U.S. economy and the continuing risks that affect the global outlook.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2010, Asia and Pacific: Leading the Global Recovery, Rebalancing for the Medium Term
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: One year after the deepest recession in recent history, Asia is leading the global recovery. The Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific discusses the near-term outlook for the region, as well as the medium-term policy challenges that countries face.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2011, Asia and Pacific: Managing the Next Phase of Growth
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The April 2011 issue of the Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific focuses on the policy challenges of managing the next phase of growth after Asia's recovery from the global crisis.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2011, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: This issue of the Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia provides an in-depth look at the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region, as well as the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA).
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2011, Western Hemisphere: Watching Out for Overheating
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Despite the recent deterioration in the global economic environment, projections for the region involve only a modest worsening of the outlook. The October 2011 Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere cautions, however, that there are severe downside risks.
• Regional Economic Outlook, April 2012, Asia and Pacific: Managing Spillovers and Advancing Economic Rebalancing
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Barring the realization of downside risks to the global economy, growth in the Asia and the Pacific region is expected to gain momentum over the course of 2012, according to this report, and now projected at 6 percent in 2012, rising to about 6½ percent in 2013.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, November 2008
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Publication date: November 2008.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, May 2009: Global Crisis: The Asian Context
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The May 2009 Asia and Pacific REO analyzes the impact of the global financial crisis on Asia.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2007
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Examines recent economic and financial developments and trends in Asia and the Pacific.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2008
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: 2008 is shaping up as a challenging year for Asia.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Strengthening the Recovery, May 2011 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The May 2011 Regional Economic Outlook: Europe anticipates that recovery in the region will solidify, with recoveries in advanced and emerging Europe likely to be mutually reinforcing.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Addressing the Crisis, May 2009 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Europe is in a deep recession. Adverse feedback between the financial and real sectors and across borders is likely to delay the recovery and create downside risks.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe, Strengthening Financial Systems, November 2007 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Strong fundamentals should allow Europe to weather financial turbulence relatively well. Nonetheless, growth is set to ease in 2008 in nearly all countries.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Securing Recovery, October 2009 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Europe's contraction is ending, but the recovery is fragile. Policymakers should look beyond the crisis to secure a durable upswing and address the threats to potential growth from the crisis and the continent's well-known structural rigidities.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Building Confidence, October 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The recovery in Europe continues, supported by strong policy action to contain sovereign debt problems in the euro area. In advanced Europe, lingering uncertainties and market pressures make for moderate and unequal growth, creating challenges for macroeconomic and financial sector policies.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Europe -- Fostering Sustainability, May 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: A weak and uneven recovery is underway in Europe. Macroeconomic policies still support the upswing and extraordinary measures are underway to address the sovereign crisis.
• Regional Economic Outlook, Fall 2006, Sub-Saharan Africa, Supplement
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Provides a broad synopsis of recent economic developments in the Middle East and Central Asia region, highlighting common trends and policies among countries in the region, and reviewing prospects and policies for the coming year. Includes a statistical appendix.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2005: Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The five Regional Economic Outlooks published biannually by the IMF cover Asia and Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2006: Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: This report gives the IMF's view of the outlook for Asia, identifies the main risks to growth, and considers the key factors that will influence capital inflows.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2006: Western Hemisphere
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Provides a broad synopsis of recent economic developments in the Middle East and Central Asia region, highlighting common trends and policies among countries in the region, and reviewing prospects and policies for the coming year. Includes a statistical appendix.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2007, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Strong economic performance across the Middle East and Central Asia is examined against the background of high prices for energy and other commodities. Common economic trends are presented, while prospects and policies are reviewed for the coming year in light of the global economic environment.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2008, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Middle East and Central Asia region grew at 6.5 percent in 2007, marking its best five-year performance over the past 30 years. So far, the turmoil in international financial markets has had a limited impact on the region, and the short-term outlook remains very favorable.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2009, Asia and Pacific: Global Crisis: The Asian Context
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Asia has been hard hit by the global financial crisis. Despite strong fundamentals, its pervasive linkages to the rest of the world have exposed it to the collapse of demand and credit in advanced countries.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2009, Europe: Addressing the Crisis
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Europe is in a deep recession. Adverse feedback between the financial and real sectors and across borders is likely to delay the recovery and create downside risks.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2009, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global crisis is now affecting the countries in the Middle East and Central Asia region, and economic and financial vulnerabilities are rising.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2009, Western Hemisphere: Stronger Fundamentals Pay Off
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global crisis that began in advanced economies has sent severe shocks around the world, posing a test to the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2010, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The May 2010 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia reports on the implications for the region of global economic developments and presents key policy challenges and recommendations.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2010, Western Hemisphere: Taking Advantage of Tailwinds
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: A multispeed global recovery is under way, with some emerging markets in the lead and the major advanced economies growing more slowly.
• Regional Economic Outlook, May 2011, Europe: Strengthening the Recovery
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The May 2011 Regional Economic Outlook: Europe anticipates that recovery in the region will solidify, with recoveries in advanced and emerging Europe likely to be mutually reinforcing.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2007 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Title: Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2008 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Middle East and Central Asia region grew at 6.5 percent in 2007, marking its best five-year performance over the past 30 years. So far, the turmoil in international financial markets has had a limited impact on the region, and the short-term outlook remains very favorable.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The May 2010 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia reports on the implications for the region of global economic developments and presents key policy challenges and recommendations.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Arab Spring "holds the promise of improved living standards and a more prosperous future for the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa region."
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The October 2010 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia reports on the regional implications of the global economic recovery and presents key policy challenges and recommendations.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2007 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Strong economic performance across the Middle East and Central Asia is examined against the background of high prices for energy and other commodities. Common economic trends are presented, while prospects and policies are reviewed for the coming year in light of the global economic environment.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2009 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global economic crisis has taken a toll on the Middle East and Central Asia region, but appropriate policy responses have helped mitigate the impact.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The October 2010 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia reports on the regional implications of the global economic recovery and presents key policy challenges and recommendations.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, November 2012 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region is mixed.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2008 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia underlines that the region has continued to experience strong growth in 2008, and the short-term outlook is generally favorable.
• Regional Economic Outlook, November 2006, Western Hemisphere
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: This Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook covers the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The report reviews recent economic developments, discusses the economic outlook, and outlines risks and challenges ahead.
• Regional Economic Outlook, November 2007, Western Hemisphere
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: In spite of a slower U.S. economy and recent market turbulence, growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region has continued at a robust pace.
• Regional Economic Outlook, November 2008, Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The November 2008 Asia and Pacific REO focuses on the difficult economic environment facing policymakers in the region. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the outlook for the region.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2005: Sub-Saharan Africa - Supplement
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The five Regional Economic Outlooks published biannually by the IMF cover Asia and Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2007, Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Economic developments in Asia have been positive so far in 2007. Growth has been stronger (and in many cases more balanced) than expected across much of the region, again led by China and India, and inflation pressures remain largely contained.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2007, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Middle East and Central Asia is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by rapid GDP growth and high oil and non-oil commodity prices. The report presents common economic trends and reviews prospects and policies for the coming year in light of the global economic environment.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2008, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia underlines that the region has continued to experience strong growth in 2008, and the short-term outlook is generally favorable.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2008, Western Hemisphere: Grappling with the Global Financial Crisis
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The ongoing global turmoil represents a confluence of negative shocks for Latin America and the Caribbean: a freeze in global credit markets, weaker external demand, and lower commodity prices.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2009, Asia and Pacific: Building a Sustained Recovery
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Asia has rebounded fast from the depth of the global crisis. Initially, the region was hit extremely hard, with output in most countries shrinking by much more than even those nations at the epicenter of the crisis. But starting in February 2009, Asia's economy began to revive.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2009, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global economic crisis has taken a toll on the Middle East and Central Asia region, but appropriate policy responses have helped mitigate the impact.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2009, Western Hemisphere: Crisis Averted: What's Next?
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The impact of the global financial crisis and recession on the Latin America and Caribbean region was substantial, but the worst is over for most countries. The region avoided falling into a crisis of its own, performing relatively well amid strong external shocks.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2010, Western Hemisphere: Heating Up in the South, Cooler in the North
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Heating Up in the South, Cooler in the North broadly describes the economic scene for the Western Hemisphere. The report emphasizes how a mixed environment--with slow recovery in the United States and other advanced economies, but strength in Asia--differently shapes the outlooks for the diverse eco
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2011, Asia and Pacific: Navigating an Uncertain Global Environment While Building Inclusive Growth
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: In line with the weaker global outlook, growth in Asia is expected to be slightly lower in 2011-12 than forecast in April 2011, mainly as a result of weakening external demand, but the expansion should remain healthy, supported by domestic demand, which has been generally resilient.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2011, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The Arab Spring holds the promise of improved living standards and a more prosperous future for the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2011, Western Hemisphere: Shifting Winds, New Policy Challenges
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Despite the recent deterioration in the global economic environment, projections for the region involve only a modest worsening of the outlook. The October 2011 Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere cautions, however, that there are severe downside risks.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2014, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: This issue discusses economic developments in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP), which continue to reflect the diversity of conditions prevailing across the region.
• Regional Economic Outlook, September 2006, Asia and Pacific
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The September 2006 report analyzes recent developments, examines the impact of the recent market correction, and assesses potential for capital inflows and equity markets, as well as examining private consumption and trends in inequality.
• Regional Economic Outlook, September 2006, Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: This paper presents the economic outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia for 2006–07. Economic performance in the Middle East and Central Asia region remains strong, despite security problems in some countries and recent asset price reversals.
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update, October 2014
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: GDP is forecast to grow by 5.5 percent for the third consecutive year in 2014.
• Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook Update, October 2015: Asia: Bolstering Resilience amid the Slowdown
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Asia’s growth has recently disappointed, but the region is expected to grow at a steady 5.4 percent in 2015–16, remaining the global growth leader.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, October 2014 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: These reports discuss recent economic developments and prospects for countries in various regions. They also address economic policy developments that have affected economic performance in the regions, and discuss key challenges faced by policymakers.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2006 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Provides an update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. Describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, April 2007 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The past year has been one of strong economic performance for the Western Hemisphere, notwithstanding somewhat slower growth in the United States in recent quarters. Can this performance be sustained, and what challenges does the region face?
• Regional Economic Outlook (REO): Western Hemisphere - Managing Transitions and Risks, April 2016
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: With the global economy still struggling, many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a harsher world than they did just a few years ago.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Heating Up in the South, Cooler in the North, October 2010 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Heating Up in the South, Cooler in the North
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Stronger Fundamentals Pay Off, May 2009 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The global crisis that began in advanced economies has sent severe shocks around the world, posing a test to the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Stronger Fundamentals Pay Off, May 2009 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The impact of the global financial crisis and recession on the Latin America and Caribbean region was substantial, but the worst is over for most countries. The region avoided falling into a crisis of its own, performing relatively well amid strong external shocks.
• Regional Economic Outlook (REO): Western Hemisphere - Northern Spring, Southern Chills, April 2015
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Economies in the Western Hemisphere are generally seeing a slowdown in growth. The U.S. economy regained momentum after a slow start at the beginning of the year, while in Latin America and the Caribbean economic activity continues to decelerate at the regional level. Stronger U.S.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2007 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: In spite of a slower U.S. economy and recent market turbulence, growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region has continued at a robust pace.
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Watching Out for Overheating, May 2011 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: The IMF's Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere provides in-depth coverage of recent economic developments in the region, and country-specific analyses of risks from inflation, economic overheating, rising commodity prices, and rapid credit growth, as well as prospects for the private sector
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere Hemisphere Department
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere Department
• Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - Shifting Winds, New Policy Challenges, October 2011 -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere - October 2011 -- Table of Contents
• Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook 2006 Midyear Update -- Table of Contents
  • Published: January 7, 2017
  • Summary: Provides an update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. Describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering
• Middle East and Central Asia
  • Published: October 2016
  • Summary: Context: Continuing exceptionally challenging environment due to low oil prices, deepening conflicts, and spillovers from slowdowns in Russia and China.
• IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, April 2016
  • Published: April 5, 2016
  • Summary: These reports discuss recent economic developments and prospects for countries in various regions. They also address economic policy developments that have affected economic performance in the regions, and discuss key challenges faced by policymakers.
• Regional Economic Outlook, October 2014: Staying the Course
  • Published: October 20, 2015
  • Summary: Growth in much of Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to remain strong, driven by efforts to invest in infrastructure and strong agricultural production. The current Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone is exacting a heavy toll, with spillovers to neighboring countries.