Cabo Verde’s economy performed strongly in 2025. Real GDP expanded by 6.3%, or 5.8% in per capita terms, driven largely by strong tourism activity. Record arrivals from European markets, expanded …
FDI
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Concludes Staff Visit to the Sultanate of Oman
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Abdullah AlHassan, visited Muscat, Oman, during June 7-15, 2026, to discuss economic and financial developments, the outlook, and …
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Economy & Development
Euro Area: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Mission on Common Policies for Member Countries
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe euro area economy confronts new headwinds from the war in the Middle East and the resulting energy price increase. Against a more fragmented global backdrop, these challenges are layered on …
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Economy & Development
World Bank and UAE Partner to Strengthen Investment Climate and Competitiveness
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauABU DHABI, May 7, 2026 – The World Bank and the United Arab Emirates signed a partnership framework to support the UAE in advancing its investment climate reforms and strengthening its …
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Economy & Development
Press Release – Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects in Low-Income Countries—2026
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On March 18, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the IMF staff paper on Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects in Low-income Countries (LICs). The paper …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Mission to Namibia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWindhoek, Namibia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Xiangming Li visited Windhoek during March 16-20, 2026 to hold discussions on the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Namibia. At …
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Economy & Development
Costa Rica: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSan José: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Varapat Chensavasdijai, visited San José during February 25–March 9, 2026 for the 2026 Article IV consultation. At the conclusion …
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Opening Remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Asia in 2050 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand As prepared for delivery A very good morning to all. Governor Vitai, thank you for …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes the Sixth Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument and Fourth Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement with Paraguay
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the sixth review under the PCI arrangement and the fourth review under the RSF arrangement.[1] The completion of the …
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Global Affairs
IMF Executive Board Approves a US$ 415 Million Disbursement to Jamaica to Address the Impact of Hurricane Melissa
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement in the amount of SDR 306.32 million (about US$415 million, 80 percent of quota) for Jamaica under …