Zimbabwe—IMF Management Completes Second Review of Staff-Monitored Program
On September 30, 2015, the Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) with Zimbabwe.
South Asia Grows Strongly but Fiscal, Financial Weaknesses Remain
Led by a resilient India, South Asia is expected to maintain its lead as the fastest-growing region in the world, with economic growth forecasted to accelerate from 7 percent in 2015 to 7.4 percent in 2016, a World Bank report said.
IMF Statement on Discussions with Ukraine on the Second Review under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Kyiv during September 22 - October 2, to hold discussions on the second review under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement (EFF) in support of the authorities’ economic reform program.
OECD annual inflation stable at 0.6% in August 2015
Consumer prices, selected areas
August 2015, percentage change on the same month of the previous year
Malaysia and the World Bank Group Ink Final Agreement to Open New Office in Kuala Lumpur
The Government of Malaysia and the World Bank Group signed an Office Support Agreement on October 1, the final legal instrument necessary to establish the knowledge and research office in Kuala Lumpur and commence operations from Sasana Kijang, Bank...
IMF Annual Report Showcases “Year of Innovation”
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday released its 2015 Annual Report that highlights its efforts to spur stronger and more inclusive growth amid unexpected economic developments and challenges that have required rapid adjustments. The Report...
CEOs and governments should treat digital security as an economic risk
Digital security risk should be treated as an economic rather than a technical issue, and should be part of an organisation’s overall risk management and decision-making, according to a new OECD Recommendation to member countries.
Statement by IMF Staff at the Conclusion of the 2015 Article IV Consultation Mission to Nepal
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Geert Almekinders, visited Nepal from September 20 to October 1, to hold discussions for the 2015 Article IV consultation. The mission met Minister of Finance Ram Sharan Mahat, Central Bank Governor...
New Support for Tunisia to Address Economic Shocks and Maintain Momentum on Key Reforms
The World Bank announced Thursday US$500 million in new support for Tunisia to cope with the economic impacts of the recent terrorist attacks, while also supporting further headway in the ongoing reform program. The new operation is the third and...
IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to Malawi
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Oral Williams, visited Lilongwe September 16–30, 2015 to conduct discussions for the 2015 Article IV Consultations, and to discuss progress under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)...
