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Transcript of Press Briefing: Sri Lanka, November 2024

November 27, 2024
MS. WOLDEMICHAEL: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for joining us today, and welcome to the IMF Press Briefing. I am Martha Woldemichael. I'm the IMF Resident Representative based here in Colombo.  

IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to Samoa

November 27, 2024
Samoa has witnessed a strong growth rebound over the last two years and has emerged from the pandemic with enhanced economic buffers.  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with The Kingdom of Bahrain

November 27, 2024
On November 22, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with The Kingdom of Bahrain.  

IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility for Ethiopia

November 27, 2024
IMF staff and the Ethiopian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the second review of the four-year USD$ 3.4 billion ECF arrangement. Formal completion of the review by the IMF Executive Board would give Ethiopia access to financing of about US$251 million.  

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Statement to the Financial Community on Sri Lanka

November 26, 2024
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Statement to the Financial Community on Sri Lanka  

IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to Thailand

November 26, 2024
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow by 2.7 and 2.9 percent in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Inflation remains low but is expected to increase gradually, and to return to the authorities’ target range (1 to 3 percent) by end-2024. The outlook remains highly uncertain with risks tilted to the downside.  

Tighter Fiscal Policy Can Help Mongolia Control Inflation

November 26, 2024
By working together but independently, the central banks and government can win the fight against inflation and foster economic stability and growth for years to come.  

Chile: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

November 26, 2024
The economy’s imbalances have been largely resolved. Economic activity is growing around its potential, and the current account position has continued to strengthen.  

South Africa: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

November 26, 2024
South Africa: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission  

Albania: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

November 26, 2024
Washington, DC. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Anke Weber, and comprising David Bartolini, Fazurin Jamaludin, Jakree Koosakul and Hasan Toprak, conducted discussions for the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Albania during November 13-21. At the end of the visit, the mission issued the following statement:  

Czech Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

November 26, 2024
The Czech economy is slowly regaining ground after an unprecedented combination of shocks. These developments unfold as the country transitions from heavily manufacturing-based, export-oriented growth to a more mature and diversified economy.  

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Cabo Verde on the Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Second Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement

November 26, 2024
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF's Executive Board for discussion and decision.  

Tonga: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tonga

November 25, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/326  

Morocco: Second Review Under The Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco

November 25, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/324  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Tonga

November 25, 2024
On November 6, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of Tonga.  

2024 Review Of The Fund's Transparency Policy And Open Archives Policy—Background Paper 1 On Key Trends

November 25, 2024
Policy Paper No. 2024/058  

2024 Review Of The Fund’s Transparency Policy And Open Archives Policy—Background Paper 2 On Consultations With Executive Directors, Country Authorities, Mission Chiefs, And Civil Society Organizations

November 25, 2024
Policy Paper No. 2024/059  

2024 Review Of The Fund’s Transparency Policy And Open Archives Policy

November 25, 2024
Policy Paper No. 2024/057  

2024 Review Of The Fund’s Transparency Policy And Open Archives Policy—Background Paper 3 On Key Concepts And Supportive Analysis

November 25, 2024
Policy Paper No. 2024/060  

IMF Executive Board Concludes the Review of Transparency Policy and Open Archives Policy and Approves Reforms

November 25, 2024
The IMF Executive Board concluded the Review of the Fund’s Transparency and Open Archive Policies and approved reforms to improve their design and implementation to better adapt the policies to the current shock-prone world and fast-moving media environment.  

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