IMF Country Focus

• Spotlight on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Five Ways to Reform

  November 22, 2017

  

  The new Macedonian government, in office since June after two years of deepening political crisis, now has the opportunity to rekindle growth, according to the IMF’s latest assessment of its economy. The country needs to move forward with tax and labor market reforms, cut untargeted subsidies, and better manage their public finances, the report states.

• Mexico's Outlook in 5 Charts

  November 20, 2017

  

  The Mexican economy keeps growing, thanks to strong economic policies, even as the fate of the country’s trade deal with North America remains unclear. Yet, Mexico would still benefit from reforms for stronger and more inclusive growth.

• Crime and Youth Unemployment in the Caribbean

  November 14, 2017

  

  Crime and violence are one of the key bottlenecks to growth in the Caribbean. Together with a labor market that does not adapt easily to changes, high crime rates have created a vicious cycle by which young people struggling with the lack of economic opportunities turn to illegal activities and crime, further depressing growth.

• Europe: Engine for Global Trade, but Should Prepare for Rainy Day

  November 13, 2017

  

  All European economies are growing, and the continent has become an engine of global trade, but countries should make some room in their budgets for maneuver, says the latest Regional Economic Outlook report for Europe.
  

• The Caucasus and Central Asia: Time for Decisive Action

  November 1, 2017

  

  The economies in the Caucasus and Central Asia are recovering but should use the global growth uptick and the various integration initiatives to diversify their economies and reinforce growth over the longer term.

• Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan: Take Advantage of Strengthening Global Economy 

  October 31, 2017

  

  The economic prospects of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan remain subdued. The region should place public finances on sounder footing, accelerate job-creating reforms, and diversify economies.

• Sub-Saharan Africa: The Path to Recovery

  October 30, 2017

  

  The broad-based slowdown in sub-Saharan Africa is easing, and growth is expected to pick up to 2.6 percent in 2017 from last year’s 1.4 percent, the IMF said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa.

• For Asia, Growth Pickup Provides Opportunity for Reforms

  October 13, 2017

  

• Latin America's Recovery on Track but Long-Term Growth Weak

  October 13, 2017

  

  Economic activity in Latin America remains on track to recover gradually in 2017–18, but long-term growth remains stuck in low gear, slowing progress in catching up to income levels in advanced countries, according to the IMF’s latest regional update.

• Spanish Recovery: Key Numbers

  October 6, 2017

  

  Spain is a success story, as far as recoveries go. In a few key figures, here is what the country has achieved and where it has to do more.

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