What's New Archive
Cyprus: Selected Issues
May 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/138
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Cyprus
May 28, 2024
Cyprus recovered swiftly from the pandemic and has proven resilient to multiple adverse shocks. Growth moderated in 2023 but remained robust, above the euro area (EA) average, supported by a continued recovery in tourism, financial services and expanding ICT activity, and strong investments. Headline inflation has fallen below 2 percent, supported by declining energy prices and tighter monetary policy, but core inflation has been more persistent. Strong fiscal performance continues driven by robust revenue growth and contributing to a large decline in public debt. The banking sector has sizable capital and liquidity buffers, and despite tight financial conditions, risks appear to have declined.
Rwanda: Third Reviews under the Policy Coordination Instrument and the Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and the First Review under the Standby Credit Facility Arrangement-Press Release; and Staff Report
May 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/141
Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Assessing the Launch and Administration of VAT in Suriname
May 28, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/042
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Fiji
May 28, 2024
On May 22, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation
Mauritius: Selected Issues
May 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/140
Mauritius: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mauritius
May 28, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/139
Germany: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
May 28, 2024
Germany: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
Why I Remain Optimistic About Global Economic Cooperation
May 27, 2024
In her acceptance speech for the Ugo La Malfa Prize for International Cooperation, Kristalina Georgieva reflects on the importance of global economic cooperation since World War II. Highlighting her own journey from Bulgaria to leading the IMF, Georgieva discusses the significant progress made through international collaboration and shares her unwavering optimism for the future despite current global challenges.
Thinking Globally to Pay Africa’s Climate Bill
May 27, 2024
While African countries have little to do with what’s causing the climate crisis, they are feeling the brunt of the extreme weather patterns and left footing a climate-mitigation bill they can’t afford. In this podcast, Michigan State University's Michael Olabisi says it’s high time advanced economies start treating climate change as the global challenge that it is.
Exploring the Role of Public Expenditure in Advancing Female Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality
May 24, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/108
IMF Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fifth Review for Moldova’s Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility Arrangements, and First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
May 24, 2024
IMF Negotiation and First Review with Moldova Complete
Hanging Out to Dry? Long-term Macroeconomic Effects of Drought in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
May 24, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/106
E-Commerce During COVID in Spain: One “Click” Does Not Fit All
May 24, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/107
Examining Price-Wage Dynamics in a Small Open Economy the Case of Uruguay
May 24, 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/105
Guinea: Technical Assistance Report-Climate Change and Gender Budgeting
May 24, 2024
Technical Assistance Report No. 2024/046
Guatemala: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
May 24, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Maria A. Oliva, visited Guatemala City during May 13-23 for the 2024 Article IV consultation
Guatemala: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
May 24, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Maria A. Oliva, visited Guatemala City during May 13-23 for the 2024 Article IV consultation
Georgia: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Georgia
May 24, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/135
Georgia: Selected Issues
May 24, 2024
Country Report No. 2024/136