Lusaka, Zambia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Edward Gemayel, visited Lusaka from April 30 to May 13, 2026, to advance discussions on a successor IMF-supported arrangement and …
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Economy & Development
How Tax Administration Supported Greece’s Economic Recovery
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauGreece was once Europe’s cautionary tale—shut out of markets, reliant on external financial support, and collecting too little tax to finance public services and support economic growth. Today, it is …
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Economy & Development
Budget Credibility as an Anchor for Better Economic Outcomes for Africa
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBudgets people can trust—because spending and revenues stay close to what was promised—are critical to delivering better economic outcomes. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, it has become increasingly challenging to deliver …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement with Tanzania on the Final Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Nicolas Blancher visited Tanzania during April 28 – May 12, 2026, and held discussions for the sixth and seventh reviews …
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Remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Africa Forward Summit Your Excellencies, Presidents Ruto and Macron, distinguished guests—jambo! It is very appropriate that this Africa Forward Summit is …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Honduras on the Fourth and Fifth Reviews of the Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTegucigalpa, Honduras: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Emilio Fernandez Corugedo visited Tegucigalpa from April 27 to May 11, 2026 to discuss recent economic developments and policy implementation. At …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Completes Review of the Fund’s Income Position for FY 2026 and FY 2027–2028
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On April 28, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its annual review of the Fund’s income position for the financial year (FY) ending April …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Approves FY2027–FY2029 Medium-Term Budget
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC—On April 28, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the 2027-29 financial years (FY2027-FY2029) medium-term budget. This budget was formulated against the backdrop of a …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Cabo Verde on the Eighth Review Under The Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, And Fourth Review Under The Resilience And Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPraia, Cabo Verde: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Martin Schindler visited Cabo Verde during April 27 – May 8, 2026, to assess progress under the ECF- and RSF-supported …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review of the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility and Second Review of the Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility with Pakistan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Today, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review of Pakistan’s economic reform program supported by the EFF and the second review of Pakistan’s …