What's New Archive
IMF Executive Board Completes the First and Second Reviews of Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Egypt, Approves Augmentation of the Arrangement
March 29, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first and second reviews of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement with Egypt and approved an augmentation of the original program by about US$5 billion (SDR 3.76 billion).
Republic of Palau: Technical Assistance Report-Managing Government Employment and Compensation
March 29, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/027
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Algeria
March 29, 2024
The Algerian economy was still emerging from the Covid pandemic when spillovers from Russia’s war in Ukraine and recurrent droughts pushed up inflation, while high international hydrocarbon prices boosted government revenue and exports. The Algerian economy is estimated to have grown by 4.2 percent in 2023, a robust performance owing to a rebound in hydrocarbon production and strong performance in the industry, construction, and service sectors. The external position remained solid with a current account surplus for the second year in a row. However, inflation pressures persisted (primarily due to high food prices) and monetary policy remained accommodative. The fiscal deficit is estimated to have widened, albeit less than foreseen in the 2023 revised budget because of relatively slow execution rates.
Cyprus: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
March 29, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met with the Cypriot authorities during March 19–29, 2024 to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook and risks, and policy priorities.
Colombia: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
March 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/082
Colombia: Selected Issues
March 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/083
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Colombia
March 28, 2024
The Colombian economy is set to continue its transition toward a more sustainable level of demand and economic activity with domestic imbalances continuing to narrow further in 2024. Real GDP is expected to expand by 1.1 percent and inflation to gradually fall to around 5 percent (y/y) by end-2024 on the back of prudent macroeconomic policies. Meanwhile, the current account deficit is projected to stabilize around 3.0 percent of GDP this year.
Women in Economics: Olivia Mitchell on Retirement Reality
Switzerland: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
March 28, 2024
Switzerland: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
Angola: Selected Issues
March 27, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/081
Angola: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Angola
March 27, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/080
Republic of Armenia: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening State-Owned Enterprises Accountability Framework
March 27, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/026
Key Challenges Faced by Fossil Fuel Exporters during the Energy Transition
March 27, 2024
Staff Climate Note No 2024/001
Central Bank Digital Currency and Other Digital Payments in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Regional Survey
March 27, 2024
Fintech Notes No 2024/001
Germany’s Real Challenges are Aging, Underinvestment, and Too Much Red Tape
March 27, 2024
Germany faces some serious economic challenges, but they aren’t necessarily the ones getting the most attention. Solving these challenges requires ambitious reforms.
Africa Perspectives
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Serbia on the Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement
March 26, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Donal McGettigan, held in-person meetings with the Serbian authorities during March 14-26, 2024 to discuss performance under Serbia’s Stand-By Arrangement
Georgia: Technical Assistance Report-Fiscal Transparency Evaluation
March 25, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/024
Advancing China’s Sustainable Economic Growth
March 23, 2024
Remarks by the Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the China Development Forum, March 24, 2024, Beijing
Republic of Moldova: Technical Assistance Report-Report on Consumer Price Index Mission (September 11-15, 2023)
March 22, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/023