What's New Archive
Spillovers from Russia to Neighboring Countries: Transmission Channels and Policy Options
September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/185
Cross-Border Risks of a Global Economy in Mid-Transition
September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/184
Informality, Labor Market Dynamics, and Business Cycles in North Africa
September 8 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/182
A Guide to Central Bank Digital Currency Product Development
September 8 , 2023
Fintech Notes No 2023/007
Cyprus: Technical Assistance Report–Strengthening the Governance and Oversight of State-Owned Enterprises
September 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/325
Joint Statement of the IMF Managing Director and of the World Bank President
September 7 , 2023
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank issued today a joint statement: “The world confronts significant economic challenges, the existential threat of climate change as well as a digital transition, all in the context of more frequent shocks, high debt levels, limited policy space in many countries and rising geopolitical tensions. Well-designed and appropriately sequenced policies are critical to help accelerate growth, alleviate policy trade-offs, and support the green and digital transitions. The Bretton Woods institutions have a critical role to play to help member countries address the challenges and leverage the opportunities, working closely together and with partners.
Andrea Presbitero on Rewards Cards and Wealth Inequality
September 7 , 2023
Credit cards that offer rewards like travel discounts seem a good idea, but rewards cards can be costly for anyone who keeps a running balance. So should there be rules around who gets one? IMF economist Andrea Presbitero says while these cards can widen wealth inequality, limiting access is not the answer.
Joint Statement of the IMF Managing Director and of the World Bank President
September 7 , 2023
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank issued today a joint statement: “The world confronts significant economic challenges, the existential threat of climate change as well as a digital transition, all in the context of more frequent shocks, high debt levels, limited policy space in many countries and rising geopolitical tensions. Well-designed and appropriately sequenced policies are critical to help accelerate growth, alleviate policy trade-offs, and support the green and digital transitions. The Bretton Woods institutions have a critical role to play to help member countries address the challenges and leverage the opportunities, working closely together and with partners.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Senegal
September 7 , 2023
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, conducted a mission from August 31 to September 7, 2023, to take stock of recent economic developments and update growth and budget forecasts, and discuss the draft 2024 budget.
Trinidad and Tobago: Technical Assistance Report–Technical Assistance on Fintech Regulation and Legislation
September 7 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/322
Fiscal Revenue Mobilization and Digitally Traded Products: Taxing at the Border or Behind It?
September 7 , 2023
IMF Notes No 2023/005
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 7 , 2023
Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to place significant headwinds on the European economy, with implications for BiH. Moreover, the global tightening of financial conditions is expected to weigh on the country’s economic activity. While all new governments have been formed following elections in 2022, political tensions continue to hamper economic policy and reforms. The European Union candidacy status, granted in December 2022, has yet to create reform momentum.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 7 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/324
Transforming Public Finance Through GovTech
September 7 , 2023
Staff Discussion Notes No. 2023/004
Back to the Trend? Global Debt Evolution Before and After the Pandemic
Managing Director's Remarks to the Three Seas Initiative
September 6 , 2023
President Iohannis, thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts today with leaders from the countries unified around the Three Seas Initiative. First, to acknowledge that your meeting takes place at a challenging time, a time of weaker growth and widening divergence among regions and sectors of the economy.
Good Supervision: Lessons from the Field
September 6 , 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/181
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
September 6 , 2023
On July 20, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2023 Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Informational Annex
September 6 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/323
IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Republic of Korea
September 6 , 2023
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Harald Finger, Mission Chief for the Republic of Korea, visited the country from August 24 to September 6, 2023, to hold discussions for the 2023 Article IV Consultation