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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Antigua and Barbuda

January 23, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda’s economy continues to bounce back from the sharp contraction experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Real activity is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, with growth projected at 5.7 percent, driven by a rebound in tourism and construction activity. Inflation has declined from 2022 peaks but remains elevated (at 6.6 percent in August this year), accompanied by moderating core inflation. The financial sector is well capitalized and liquid and the share of nonperforming loans is stable, with credit growth remaining weak.  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Oman

January 23, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Oman.  

Remarks by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the IMF's Africa Training Institute

January 23, 2024
Remarks by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the IMF's Africa Training Institute  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Thailand

January 22, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Thailand.  

IMF Staff Conducted Discussions for the First Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Burundi

January 22, 2024
A stronger economic recovery is projected for 2024, with real GDP expanding by 4.3 percent driven by agricultural production, investment, and reforms; rebounding from the estimated 2.7 percent growth in 2023.  

Africa Training Institute 10th Anniversary Conference: Economic Policies and Capacity Development in the Time of the Big Funding Squeeze

January 20, 2024

IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2023 Article IV Consultation and Completes the First Review Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line Arrangement for the Republic of North Macedonia

January 19, 2024
The completion of the review gives the authorities access to SDR161.35 million (equivalent to about €200 million at current exchange rates or 115 percent of quota.) The authorities intend to draw SDR 119.26 million (or 85 percent of quota) and consider the remaining amount as precautionary insurance against external shocks.  

Pakistan: First Review Under the Stand-by Arrangement, Requests for Waivers of Applicability of Performance Criteria, Modification of Performance Criteria, and for Rephasing of Access-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Pakistan

January 19, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/017  

The Leisure Gains from International Trade

January 19, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/016  

U.S. Monetary Policy Spillovers to Middle East and Central Asia: Shocks, Fundamentals, and Propagations

January 19, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/014  

Fueling or Following Growth? Causal Effects of Capital Inflows on Recipient Economies

January 19, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/015  

The Macroeconomic Consequences of Import Tariffs and Trade Policy Uncertainty

January 19, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/013  

Transcript of Press Briefing at the Conclusion of the IMF Staff Visit to Sri Lanka

January 19, 2024
Transcript of Press Briefing at the Conclusion of the IMF Staff Visit to Sri Lanka  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Ghana and Completes First Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement

January 19, 2024
The IMF Executive Board today completed the 2023 Article IV consultation and the first review of Ghana’s 36-month Extended Credit Facility arrangement. Approval of the first review enables the immediate disbursement of SDR 451.4 million (about US$600 million).  

Nicaragua: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

January 19, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/018  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Nicaragua

January 19, 2024
Nicaragua’s economy has remained resilient in the face of multiple shocks, supported by appropriate economic policies, substantial buffers, and multilateral support. After a very strong rebound in 2021, the economy grew at a steady pace since 2022 and is expected to grow by 4 percent in 2023. Inflation is declining, and the central government is maintaining a small surplus and healthy government deposits. Remittances are projected to reach about 28 percent of GDP at end-2023, double their end-2021 level, and supporting a turnaround in the current account balance to a surplus of about 4 percent of GDP in 2023. The foreign exchange inflows and prudent macroeconomic policies, contributed to a rapid accumulation of gross international reserves to US $5 billion by end-October (or about 6 months of imports, excluding maquila).  

Maldives: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Bank Stress Testing and Climate Risk Analysis

January 19, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/019  

Maldives: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Macroprudential Policy

January 19, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/021  

Maldives: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Financial Safety Net and Crisis Management Arrangements

January 19, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/020  

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

January 19, 2024
The economic reform program implemented by the Sri Lankan authorities is yielding the first signs of recovery with positive real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2023, low inflation, increased revenue collection, and a build-up of external reserves.  

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