World Bank Supports Tonga’s Efforts to Strengthen Inclusive Growth
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Wednesday approved US$2 million in concessional financing for the Kingdom of Tonga to support the country’s efforts to create a more inclusive, dynamic and resilient economy through targeted and well-...
Lithuania: Achieving stronger and more inclusive growth will require new reforms
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Indonesia
On February 24, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Indonesia.
Over the past few years, the significant strengthening of the policy framework in Indonesia has bolstered...
Statement of an IMF Staff Team at the end of a Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
An IMF staff team led by Dan Ghura, visited Abidjan, from February 29 to March 15 for the 2016 Article IV consultation discussions with the authorities.
“Over the past four years economic performance under the authorities’ program, supported by...
IMF Staff Completes Mission for a Staff-Monitored Program to Afghanistan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Christoph Duenwald met with the Afghan authorities in Istanbul during February 24 – March 4, 2016 to discuss the second and final review of Afghanistan’s Staff Monitored Program (SMP).
Nigeria’s Booming Population Requires More and Better Jobs
With over 170 million people and a high rate of population growth, Nigeria needs to create 40 to 50 million additional jobs between 2010 and 2030. To reduce poverty and promote more inclusive growth, these jobs need to be more productive and provide...
Slight easing in G20 GDP growth in fourth quarter of 2015
Quarterly GDP in volume terms for the G20
Percentage change on the previous quarter, seasonally adjusted...
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to Algeria
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Jean-François Dauphin visited Algiers from March 1 to 14 to hold discussions for the 2016 Article IV consultation. Discussions focused on the impact of the decline in oil prices on Algeria’s...
IMF Executive Board Completes Sixth and Seventh Reviews Under ECF Arrangement for Guinea, Extends Arrangement, and Approves a US$25.6 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed the sixth and seventh reviews of Guinea’s economic performance under the program supported by an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The Board’s decision enables...
Government Spending Drives Modest Growth Pick-Up in Indonesia
Government spending for infrastructure is driving a modest pick-up in growth, projected to be 5.1 % for 2016, says a new World Bank report.
