Washington, DC: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Alvaro Piris, visited Addis Ababa during May 6 – 20, 2026, to hold discussions on the fifth …
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IMF Announces Appointment of Mateusz Szczurek as Director of the European Department
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today her intention to appoint Mr. Mateusz Szczurek as Director of the European Department (EUR), effective July …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Visit to Brazil
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Daniel Leigh, conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV Consultation with the Brazilian authorities and engaged with other stakeholders during May …
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Economy & Development
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation and Mid-Term Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement with Costa Rica
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On May 29, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] and the mid-term review under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement with Costa …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Fiji
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Fiji.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …
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Economy & Development
Thailand’s Next Growth Chapter: Valuing Nature to Power a More Competitive Economy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauA vision grounded in Thailand’s strengths From global tourism to value-added manufacturing, Thailand is aiming for more resilient growth. It is demonstrating the possibilities for protecting the country’s rich natural …
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The Gambia: IMF Staff Complete 2026 Article IV Consultation and Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and the Second Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Completes the Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the 48-month Extended Fund Facility …
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Economy & Development
Italy: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Lone Christiansen and comprising Silvia Albrizio, Yueling Huang, Alain Kabundi, and Yu Ching Wong, conducted discussions for the 2026 Article IV …