Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Daehaeng Kim, has concluded discussions on the economic and financial policies underpinning the fourth review of Liberia’s 40-month Extended Credit Facility …
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Republic of Lithuania
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation[1] for the Republic of Lithuania and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time …
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Economy & Development
People’s Republic of China-Macao Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Macao SAR’s economy has remained resilient amid heightened global uncertainty, supported by a strong rebound in gaming and tourism activities. Nonetheless, real GDP is still below its pre-pandemic level, …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On July 22, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Saudi Arabia.[1] The Saudi economy entered 2026 with strong …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Guatemala
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On July 28, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Guatemala and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on …
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Economy & Development
2026 Article IV Consultation for Samoa: IMF Staff Concluding Statement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauApia, Samoa: Samoa’s strong post-pandemic recovery is giving way to subdued growth as weaker domestic demand is compounded by adverse external shocks. Higher global energy prices, elevated external risks, and persistent …
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Praia, Cabo Verde: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Martin Schindler visited Cabo Verde during July 21-24, 2026, to hold introductory discussions with the new government, which took …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Italy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Italy.[1] This also included a discussion on the findings of the Financial Sector Assessment Program …
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Global Affairs
From loss to resilience in Nigeria: turning a growing agricultural challenge into action
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNigeria is Africa’s largest agricultural economy, accounting for a quarter of national GDP and employing over one third of the labor force. Its vast agro-ecological diversity supports a wide range …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Singapore
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On July 15, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Singapore.[1] Singapore is navigating another year of elevated global uncertainty. Most …