Good morning, everyone. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Tokyo Fiscal Forum. This is the 11th Forum, and as always, let me begin by thanking our …
Middle East
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Economy & Development
Guatemala: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauGuatemala City: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Alex Culiuc visited Guatemala City during May 27 – June 5, 2026 for the 2026 Article IV consultation. At the …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Approves Rwanda’s Request for an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: Today, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Rwanda’s request for a 38‑month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with access of SDR 185.031 million (115.5 percent …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Nepal and Completes the Seventh Review under the Extended Credit Facility
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: On June 5, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation and the seventh and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …
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Economy & Development
New US$900 million World Bank Financing to Improve Iraq’s Road Connectivity and Support Job Creation
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, June 5, 2026 — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$900 million financing package for a new project to help improve Iraq’s road infrastructure, make travel …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Kyrgyz Republic
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the Kyrgyz Republic.[1] The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the Staff …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Fifth Review of the Extended Credit Facility for Ethiopia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, 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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Education & Innovation
From experience to connection: international students shaping dialogue across cultures in Türkiye
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFor many international students, studying abroad extends well beyond academic life. It involves learning new languages, building relationships, and gradually developing a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment. In …
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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, May 29, 2026: 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 …
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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 …