Fiscal Consolidation

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Stephanie Eble conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV consultation with the Libyan authorities during March 30 – April 8, …

Fiscal Policy Monetary and financial sector policies Structural reforms READ MORE: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/03/31/mcs-04012026-north-macedonia-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2026-article-iv-mission

Windhoek, 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 …

When governments need to address fiscal deficiencies, one of the first things they consider is a reduction of the public-sector wage bill. While this approach can contribute to an immediate …

Washington, DC: Recent Developments, Outlook, and Risks Real GDP growth is estimated to have slowed to 1.5 percent in 2025 and is expected to pick up to 2.2 percent in 2026. The slowdown in …