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Vietnam: 2023 IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Vietnam

September 27, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/338  

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam

September 27, 2023
On August 30, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2023 Article IV Consultation1 with Vietnam. Vietnam experienced a robust post-pandemic economic recovery in 2022 thanks to strong economic fundamentals and prudent public health management during the pandemic. GDP rose by a historically high 8 percent—the highest since the 1990s—driven by strong domestic and external demand. Average inflation was kept at 3.2 percent, well below the (4 percent) inflation target, although price pressures picked up during the year.  

Key Trends in Implementing The Fund’s Transparency Policy

September 27, 2023
Policy Paper No. 2023/036  

Transcript of Press Briefing on First Review Mission for IMF-Supported Program for Sri Lanka

September 27, 2023
Welcome to the IMF’s press briefing on the first review mission under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement.  

Women in Economics: Eliana La Ferrara on Social Norms and Development

September 27, 2023

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

September 27, 2023
The IMF team had constructive and productive discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on economic performance and policies underpinning the first review under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.  

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

September 27, 2023
The IMF team had constructive and productive discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on economic performance and policies underpinning the first review under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.  

The Use of Mirror Data by Customs Administrations: From Principles to Practice

September 26, 2023
Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2023/005  

Navigating Fiscal Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa: Resilient Strategies and Credible Anchors in Turbulent Waters

September 26, 2023
Departmental Paper No 2023/007  

How to Avoid a Debt Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa

September 26, 2023
Public debt in the region has risen to levels not seen in decades.  

IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for Suriname

September 25, 2023
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Suriname. The completion of the review allows the authorities to draw the equivalent of SDR 39.4 million (about US$52 million), bringing total purchase to SDR 118.2 (about US$156 million). In completing the review, the Board also approved the authorities’ request for a waiver for non-observance of continuous performance criteria based on the corrective measures already taken.  

Structural Reforms to Accelerate Growth, Ease Policy Trade-offs, and Support the Green Transition in Emerging Market and Developing Economies

September 25, 2023
Staff Discussion Notes No. 2023/007  

Reaching (Beyond) the Frontier: Energy Efficiency in Europe

September 22, 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/198  

Energy Support for Firms in Europe: Best Practice Considerations and Recent Experience

September 22, 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/197  

The Market Price of Risk and Macro-Financial Dynamics

September 22, 2023
Working Paper No. 2023/199  

Central Bank Digital Currency's Role in Promoting Financial Inclusion

September 22, 2023
Fintech Notes No 2023/011  

Honduras: 2023 Article IV Consultation and Requests for an Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Honduras

September 22, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/337  

IMF Staff Completes Staff-Level Agreement with Somalia on the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)

September 22, 2023
“Somalia has continued to make important progress in rebuilding its economy and institutions, but challenges remain significant. Notwithstanding the resumption of rainfall in 2023Q1, economic activity has been weighed down by the lingering effects of drought, recent floods, and subdued remittances. Food insecurity remains a concern and the security situation is challenging in some parts of the country. Near-term risks are elevated, including a worsening of food insecurity if healthy rainy seasons do not persist or if there is a global food shock.  

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Central African Republic

September 21, 2023
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Albert Touna Mama visited Bangui from August 29 to September 9, 2023 to conduct a mission in connection with the first review of the CAR’s program supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement approved in April 2023 (see Press Release No. 23/129). Mr. Touna Mama issued the following statement at the conclusion of the mission:  

Botswana: Financial System Stability Assessment

September 21, 2023
Country Report No. 2023/336  

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