IMF Press Releases

• Published on February 12, 2021 - 06:26 GMT

  

  Iraq : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Iraq

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: February 11, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Iraq's socio-economic fragilities have …

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• Published on February 12, 2021 - 06:26 GMT

  

  IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with Iraq

  February 11, 2021 Washington, DC: On February 8, 2021 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Iraq. The COVID-19 pandemic and a sharp decline in oil revenues have exacerbated Iraq’s …

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• Published on February 11, 2021 - 02:25 GMT

  

  Panama : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes—Data Module

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: February 10, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Panama’s statistical system is well established by a legal …

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• Published on February 10, 2021 - 03:44 GMT

  

  Vanuatu : Technical Assistance Report-Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Quarterly National Accounts

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: February 9, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The Vanuatu National Statistics Office (VNSO) requested a …

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• Published on February 10, 2021 - 03:44 GMT

  

  Transcript of the Russia 2020 Article IV Consultation Press Briefing

  February 9, 2021 Jacques Miniane, Mission Chief for Russia, IMF Opening Remarks: The economy has shown more momentum and resilience than we expected. There was a contraction of 3.1% contraction in 2020, which is less than the -3.6 percent we projected. …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 19:01 GMT

  

  Russian Federation : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Publication Date: February 9, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Russia entered the crisis with low potential growth but strong …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 19:01 GMT

  

  IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with the Russian Federation

  February 9, 2021 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Russian Federation. Russia entered the COVID-19 crisis with low growth but strong policy frameworks and …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  Supplement to the Guidance Note for Surveillance Under Article IV Consultations

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund Publication Date: February 8, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: This note provides updated guidance to country teams on bilateral surveillance …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  Republic of Poland : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the ...

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Publication Date: February 8, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: After a long period of uninterrupted growth, Poland is …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  IMF Executive Board 2020 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Poland

  February 8, 2021 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Republic of Poland on February 3, 2021. Following a long period of strong growth, the pandemic triggered a …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  Nigeria : 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Nigeria

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: February 8, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The Nigerian economy is at a critical juncture. A weak pre- …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria

  February 8, 2021 Washington, DC: On January 27, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Nigeria. Nigeria’s economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a sharp drop …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  Five Questions About Nigeria’s Road to Recovery

  A street scene in Nigeria’s capital city Lagos. The country is being encouraged to take exchange rate reforms and mobilize more revenue to strengthen its recovery from the pandemic. (photo: IMF Photo/Ebun Akinbo) By Ari Aisen, Jesmin Rahman, and Jiaxiong …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 01:16 GMT

  

  Transcript of the Western Hemisphere Department Regional Economic Outlook Press Briefing

  February 8, 2021 Spanish:   English: Participants: Alejandro Werner, Director, Western Hemisphere Department, IMF Maria Candia, Communications Officer, Communications Department, IMF   MODERATOR: Bienvenidos a esta conferencia de prensa el Fondo Monetario …

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• Published on February 5, 2021 - 15:33 GMT

  

  Press Release – New Mission Chief for Bulgaria

  February 5, 2021 Washington, DC: Jean-François Dauphin has been appointed as European Department Mission Chief for Bulgaria as of February 1, 2021. His predecessor, Mr. Jaewoo Lee, was appointed as Chief of the Emerging Economies Unit of the IMF European …

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• Published on February 5, 2021 - 15:33 GMT

  

  IMF Staff Concludes Staff Visit to Barbados

  February 5, 2021 The global coronavirus pandemic is causing a deep recession in Barbados. Implementation of the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) program remains strong, despite the COVID-19 shock. Program targets under the Fund- …

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• Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:52 GMT

  

  Review of The Debt Sustainability Framework For Market Access Countries

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department Publication Date: February 3, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: A careful review has revealed …

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• Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:52 GMT

  

  Panama : Technical Assistance Report-Monetary and Financial Statistics

  Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: February 3, 2021 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: At the request of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP …

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• Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:52 GMT

  

  IMF Executive Board Reviews IMF Debt Sustainability Framework for Market Access Countries

  February 3, 2021 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reviewed on January 14, 2021 the IMF Debt sustainability Framework for Market Access Countries (MAC DSA). The review revealed scope to improve the MAC DSA …

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• Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:52 GMT

  

  Roxana Mihet on Financial Innovation and Rising Inequality

  Roxana Mihet on Financial Innovation and Rising Inequality February 4, 2021 Using drones to count cars on retail store parking lots gives investors an edge over those who don't have access to that data. (iStock by Getty Images/LoveTheWind) With the …

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