What's New Archive
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s Statement on the Achievement of Stage 1 Fundraising Targets for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT)
October 14, 2023
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the following statement at the IMF/WB Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.
WESTERN HEMISPHERE DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING
October 13, 2023
Most Latin American countries and the Caribbean have successfully weathered recent shocks, very large shocks of the world economy. They rebounded strongly from the Pandemic and showed continued resilience in 2023 at the beginning of this year. But reality is that growth is slowing from 4.1 percent in 2022 to 2.3 percent this year and also in 2024.
Transcript of the Asia and Pacific Department Press Briefing
October 13, 2023
Transcript of the Asia and Pacific Department Press Briefing
Transcript of Press Briefing: Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
October 13, 2023
Transcript of Africa's Regional Economic Outlook
EUROPEAN DEPARTMENT PRESS BRIEFING: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IN EUROPE
October 13, 2023
Europe has weathered indeed well a series of unprecedented shocks, the pandemic, and then the energy crisis, which was triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What we also saw was that severe downside scenarios were avoided, and I would say this is a big accomplishment. Comparing that when we worked together in last October and the situation looked much different from today.
Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook: Securing Low Inflation and Nurturing Potential Growth
October 13, 2023
Following a strong rebound from the pandemic and continued resilience in early 2023, economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to moderate from 4.1 percent in 2022 to 2.3 percent in 2023. Headline inflation in the region (excluding Argentina and Venezuela) has been declining and is anticipated to reach 5 percent in 2023, compared to 7.8 percent in 2022.
Opening Remarks at Press Briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
October 13, 2023
Opening Remarks at Press Briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
Transcript of Middle East and Central Asia Department Press Briefing
October 13, 2023
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining our Press Briefing on the Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, and many thanks to many of you who have come to Marrakech to cover our Annual Meetings. We are going to start with opening remarks from Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, and then we will take your questions. We do have interpretations into Arabic and French, and you can ask your questions in those languages. Thank you. Jihad, if you will.
Alfred Kammer's Opening Remarks at the Press Conference for European Economic Outlook
October 13, 2023
Welcome to today’s press conference on the economic outlook for Europe. Europe has weathered well an unprecedented series of shocks, the pandemic and the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Severe downside scenarios were avoided. This is a big accomplishment!
Opening Remarks by IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan at the Regional Economic Outlook Press Conference
October 13, 2023
Opening Remarks by IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan at the Regional Economic Outlook Press Conference, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 13, 2023
A Story of Hope and Opportunity for the Next Generation
October 13, 2023
Speech by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director Plenary Meeting at the 2023 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Ethiopia
October 12, 2023
At the end of the visit, Mr. Piris issued the following statement: “The IMF team noted the important steps that have been taken to bring down inflation and stabilize the economy, including significant fiscal and monetary tightening. This has put in place a critical foundation for success of the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, which aims to fulfill Ethiopia’s considerable economic potential. The mission made good progress in discussing how the IMF could support the authorities’ economic program. Discussions will continue in the coming weeks to reach an agreement on a set of reforms for the requested program. We thank the authorities for their warm hospitality and the productive discussions.”
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable-Cochairs Progress Report
October 12, 2023
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and reviewed progress in reaching common understanding on ways to address key impediments to efficient debt restructuring, and discussed the priority areas for the work going forward.
Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, October 2023
October 12, 2023 Building Resilience and Fostering Sustainable Growth Across the Middle East and Central Asia, the combined effects of global headwinds, domestic challenges, and geopolitical risks weigh on economic momentum, and the outlook is highly uncertain. Growth is set to slow this y
Transcript of IMF Managing Director's Press Briefing on the Global Policy Agenda
October 12, 2023
Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here with you this morning. My name is Julie Kozack. Salaam alaykum. Thank you for joining us this morning for the Managing Director’s Press Briefing on the Global Policy Agenda for the 2023 Annual Meetings. We will begin with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s opening remarks, and then we will turn to your questions. Kristalina, the floor is yours.
IMF Statement on Israel and Gaza
October 12, 2023
The International Monetary Fund today issued the following statement:
Development Committee: The Managing Director's Written Statement October 2023
October 12, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/042
The Managing Director's Global Policy Agenda, Annual Meetings 2023: Building Shared Prosperity and Collective Resilience
October 12, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/043