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Thank you very much to the two student associations, HEC European Horizons and HEC Economic Advisory, and to Charlotte Mahnke for the invitation. It is a pleasure to be here …

For many small states, natural disasters come with a predictable second shock: rising public debt. Research shows that, on average, government debt in small states increases by around six percent …

Andorra La Vella: The Andorran economy continued to exhibit robust growth driven by external demand and a prospering financial sector. This economic strength combined with cautious fiscal management has translated into …

Fully leveraging the workforce is essential to building a more inclusive society and boosting living standards across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region. Despite the impressive …

Lusaka, Zambia:  An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Edward Gemayel, visited Zambia from February 26 to March 4, 2026, as part of the Fund’s regular engagement with …

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Natalija Novta, visited Tarawa, Kiribati for the 2026 Article IV Consultation during February 17-27, 2026. The discussions with the authorities …

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 …

Rome, 26 February 2026. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kingdom of Tonga signed a US$5.3 million financing agreement for the Tonga Rural Innovation Project – Phase III …

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 …

Social protection systems determine whether people can access pensions, unemployment benefits, child support, healthcare and emergency assistance when they need them most. In many countries, these systems are being digitized …