Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to Qatar
“It has been a great pleasure to visit Qatar, where I met H.H. Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and discussed with him the global and domestic economic situation. I also conferred with H.E. Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al...
IMF Mission Reaches Agreement on Staff-Monitored Program with Iraq
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Christian Josz visited Amman from November 1–10, 2015 to discuss a Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) with the Iraqi authorities.
World Bank report: continued policy reforms needed to mitigate external risks
Continued fiscal consolidation and sound monetary policies, along with a revitalization of foreign investment, are needed to help Mongolia weather external risks, the World Bank said in its latest Mongolia Economic Update.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Serbia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by James Roaf, visited Belgrade during October 29-November 10, 2015, to hold discussions on the third review under Serbia’s precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the IMF.
Emerging market slowdown and drop in trade clouding global outlook
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Bulgaria
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Sofia during November 4–9, 2015, to discuss the economic outlook and related policies with the Bulgarian authorities.
We project moderate growth for 2015, broadly in line with last year’s...
World Bank report: continued policy reforms needed to mitigate external risks
Continued fiscal consolidation and sound monetary policies, along with a revitalization of foreign investment, are needed to help Mongolia weather external risks, the World Bank said in its latest Mongolia Economic Update.
Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to Saudi Arabia
We discussed the global and regional economic outlook and the current policy challenges facing Saudi Arabia. I conveyed my appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s support of the IMF.
Vote: implementing microfinancing in the EU
With the employment committee voting this Tuesday on a report concerning microloans, what are they exactly? Generally associated with South Asia and Latin America, where the first initiatives were launched four decades ago, microloans are growing in...
OECD delivers international standard for collection of VAT on cross-border sales
Governments have taken an important step towards ensuring that consumption taxes on cross-border transactions are effectively paid in the jurisdiction where products are consumed, while minimizing the risks that uncoordinated tax rules distort...
