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13 Mar 18
Jamaica’s economic growth continues to “disappoint” despite its successful reform programme, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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12 Mar 18
Ghana should improve revenue collection and reduce spending cuts to achieve fiscal targets, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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6 Mar 18
The IMF explains the enormous benefits to countries that could be brought about by greater world-wide inclusion of women in workforces and economies.
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28 Feb 18
Southeast Asia should put greater emphasis on economic diversification, regional trade and prepare for technological changes, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
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15 Dec 17
Economic diversification can boost growth in sub-Saharan Africa, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has said.
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13 Nov 17
The International Monetary Fund has predicted Rwanda’s economic growth will hit 5.2% this year, well above average for the sub-Saharan Africa region.
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11 Oct 17
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have made progress in implementing its Vision 2030 project, with fiscal consolidation efforts “beginning to bear fruit”, the IMF has said.
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4 Oct 17
Côte d’Ivoire’s fiscal deficit is expected to decrease to 3.75% of GDP next year as its economic performance remains strong, despite the falling cacao prices, according to the IMF.
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4 Oct 17
Albania needs to collect more taxes and strengthen its public investment management, despite the economy’s continued recovery, the IMF has said.
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5 Sep 17
The International Monetary Fund’s Independent Evaluation Office has called for more consistency in the way the fund approaches issues that spread across several countries.
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28 Feb 17
International lenders have arrived in Greece today to examine the implementation of public sector reforms needed before the latest tranche of cash can be released as part of the country’s...
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28 Feb 17
Canada has agreed a deal with the International Monetary Fund to provide up to $677.5m to support the fund’s lending programme for low-income countries.
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17 Nov 16
The economy of Brazil is emerging from recession but its recovery remains weak and will be gradual, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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1 Nov 16
Tanzania remains on track for 7% growth in 2016, according to a review by the International Monetary Fund, but the slow pace of a public sector reform programme could pose a risk to the economy.
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21 Oct 16
The size of Germany’s large current account surplus is a threat to the eurozone economy and the country should consider increasing public investment, according to a survey of economists.
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15 Sep 16
Ukraine has secured the release of a long-delayed, $1bn tranche of its $17.5bn International Monetary Fund bailout, despite falling short of some reform requirements and facing staunch opposition...
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22 Aug 16
The International Monetary Fund has criticised the government of Suriname for failing to implement necessary fuel and electricity price increases.
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28 Jul 16
IPSASB has launched a consultation seeking views on how to account for currency in circulation, monetary gold and International Monetary Fund quota subscriptions and its special drawing rights.
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23 Mar 16
The Japanese government should introduce reforms to boost wages growth as part of economic plans to help the country escape from deflation
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11 Feb 16
Nominations for the next managing director of the International Monetary Fund have closed with only one suggested candidate – current managing director Christine Lagarde.
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10 Feb 16
The International Monetary Fund has said it could withdraw its budget support to Ukraine unless the country’s leadership accelerates governance reforms and the fight against corruption.
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8 Feb 16
India has overtaken China as the world’s fastest growing economy, according to figures published by the country’s Central Statistics Office.
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22 Jan 16
Economic growth in Moldova “came in surprisingly strong” last year but significant weaknesses and risks remain a concern, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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22 Jan 16
The International Monetary Fund has forecast negative growth in the Latin American economy for the second consecutive year, a dip of a duration not seen since the debt crisis of 1982-3.
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21 Jan 16
The International Monetary Fund has opened the nomination process for its next managing director.