What's New Archive
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Montenegro
May 3 , 2024
The Montenegrin economy grew robustly by 6 percent in 2023 as consumption remained strong, tourism revenues exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and the influx of relatively affluent Russian and Ukrainian nationals due to Russia’s war in Ukraine also contributed to growth. The unemployment rate has fallen to an all-time low. Inflation has come down significantly from its peak in 2022, aided by easing international food prices.
The Impact of Reduced Commuting on Labor Supply and Household Welfare: A Post-Pandemic Analysis
May 3 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/094
Challenges Facing SSNs in Emerging and Developing Economies:
May 3 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/096
Monetary Policy Transmission in Emerging Markets: Proverbial Concerns, Novel Evidence
May 3 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/093
Strengthening Social Protection to Pave the Way for Technological Innovation: Evidence from the U.S.
May 3 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/095
Kingdom of Eswatini: Financial Sector Stability Review
May 3 , 2024
High Level Summary Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/016
The Gambia: IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
May 3 , 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa, conducted discussions with the Gambian authorities in Banjul from April 23 to May 3, 2024, and reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the program supported under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, which was approved in January 2024 for total access of SDR 74.64 million (about US$98.4 million).
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Senegal
May 3 , 2024
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, conducted a mission to Senegal from April 26 to May 3, 2024, to take stock of the recent economic and political developments and lay the ground for the second review under the existing IMF-supported program.
IMF Staff Reaches Staff Level Agreement with Armenia on the Third Review of the Stand-By Arrangement
May 3 , 2024
IMF staff and the Armenian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the third review under the 2022 Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), which the Armenian authorities treat as precautionary. The SBA aims to support the government’s policy and reform agenda to preserve economic and financial stability and support strong and sustainable growth.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Moldova
May 3 , 2024
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Moldova
Geopolitics and Its Impact on Global Trade and the Dollar
Geopolitics and Its Impact on Global Trade and the Dollar
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Global Outlook: Steady but Slow
Colombia: Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
May 2 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/100
IMF Staff Concludes Staff Visit to Yemen
May 2 , 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Joyce Wong, conducted a mission in Amman, Jordan with the Yemeni authorities from April 28th to May 2nd. Discussions covered recent economic developments in Yemen, the economic outlook, and progress on key policy reforms.
Morocco: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement, First Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Arrangement, and Rephasing of Access Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
May 1 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/099
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation, Mid-Term Review under Flexible Credit Line Arrangement, First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Rephasing of Access under Resilience and Sustainability Facility with Morocco
May 1 , 2024
On March 26, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation, mid-term review under Flexible Credit Line Arrangement, first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Rephasing of access under Resilience and Sustainability Facility with Morocco.
Guinea Bissau: Further Improvements in Tax Compliance
May 1 , 2024
High Level Summary Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/015
Transcript of Press Briefing: Asia Pacific Department Regional Economic Outlook April 2024
April 30, 2024
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for attending the IMF's press briefing on the release of the Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific. I'm Huong Lan (Pinky) Vu from the Communications Department, and joining me today are two speakers. The gentleman next to me, Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, and the gentleman on my far left, Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department.
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Mali on Rapid Credit Facility and Completes 2024 Article IV Mission
April 30, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Wenjie Chen, visited Bamako from April 21 to 26, 2024, following high-level discussions with the Malian authorities in Washington D.C. during the Spring Meetings from April 15 to 17, 2024