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How Climate Shocks Are Linked to Cross-Border Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean
December 8 , 2023
Climate shocks drive more people to leave their home countries, amplifying the negative impact on the region’s economies
IMF Staff Completes Membership Mission to the Principality of Liechtenstein
December 8 , 2023
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Gabriel Di Bella visited Vaduz during November 27-December 8, 2023, in response to application by the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein for membership in the IMF. At the end of these discussions, Mr. Di Bella issued the following statement:
Romania: Selected Issues
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/396
Romania: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report; IMF Country Report No. 23/395
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/395
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Systemic Risk Analysis and Stress Testing
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/393
Belgium: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Belgium
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/386
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Insurance Regulation and Supervision
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/389
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Detailed Assessment of Observance-Assessment of the CPSS–IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures Euroclear Bank
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/394
Belgium: Selected Issues
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/387
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Regulation and Supervision of Less Significant Institutions
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/391
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Financial System Stability Assessment
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/388
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Financial Safety Net and Crisis Management
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/390
Belgium: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note on Macroprudential Policy Framework and Tools
December 8 , 2023
Country Report No. 2023/392
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Belgium
December 8 , 2023
On December 6, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Belgium.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Romania
December 8 , 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Romania, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Namibia
December 7 , 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Namibia and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time basis.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation and Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements and Approves Request for Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
December 7 , 2023
The IMF Executive Board completed the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility/Extended Fund Facility (ECF/EFF) arrangements with Moldova, allowing for an immediate disbursement of about US$95 million (SDR 70.95 million). ECF/EFF implementation remains strong, with key reforms in fiscal governance, financial sector oversight, and the rule of law.
2023 MOEF-BOK-FSC-IMF International Conference on Digital Money: Navigating a Changing Financial Landscape
Expanding and Improving Social Safety Nets Through Digitalization: Conceptual Framework and Review of Country Experiences
December 7 , 2023
IMF Notes No 2023/007
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation, Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, and Approves Request for Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Moldova
December 7 , 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements for the Republic of Moldova. This allows for the immediate disbursement of SDR 70.95 million (about US$ 95 million), usable for budget support, and brings Moldova’s total disbursements under the blended ECF/EFF arrangements to SDR 348.5 million (about US$ 466 million). The Executive Board also approved an extension of the ECF/EFF arrangements by 6 months until October 19, 2025. The Board also approved a new arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) of SDR 129.375 million (about US$173 million). The RSF will support Moldova’s efforts to strengthen resilience against climate shocks, support energy sector reforms, enhance domestic financial sector preparedness, and mobilize sustainable finance.