NNW Bureau

Washington, DC: On April 27, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for The Federated States of Micronesia.[1], [2] The FSM is progressing to …

Portugal’s economy continued to register a strong performance in 2025: growth was higher than the euro area average, the fiscal balance was again in surplus, public debt continued its impressive …

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Calixte Ahokpossi visited Kinshasa from April 23 to May 6, to hold discussions for the 2026 Article IV consultation, the third …

Recent developments Luxembourg’s economy has yet to regain its past dynamism amid challenging external environment. Growth has fallen behind euro area average since 2022, with output below its long-term trend. Public …

Belgrade, Serbia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Annette Kyobe, visited Belgrade during April 22–May 5, 2026, to conduct discussions on the Third Review under the Policy Coordination …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved the Nepali authorities’ request for a two-month extension of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement until July …

Vienna, Austria: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Geoff Gottlieb and comprising Adil Mohommad, Hassan Adan, and Alok Verma, visited Austria during April 22–May 6, 2026, to conduct discussions …

South-East Europe has made steady progress towards the 2030 Agenda in recent years. Yet, education systems still face persistent data gaps. Against this backdrop, partnerships are critical, as they reinforce …

Across Southern Africa, UNESCO’s work on World Heritage is deeply rooted in the people who live in and around these properties and those who dedicate their efforts to protect them. …

The Office of the Executive Director supported the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) in organizing a high-level virtual conference held on March 28, 2026. Led by the Ministry of Economy, …