Finance & Economics

IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to Senegal

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ali Mansoor, visited Dakar from September 7-19, 2017 and engaged in discussions as part of the fifth review of the IMF’s Policy Support Instrument (PSI) approved in June 2015 .

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Serbia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by James Roaf, visited Belgrade during September 13-19, 2017 to initiate discussions on the 2018 budget and discuss progress in the implementation of structural reforms.

IMF Staff Completes 2017 Article IV Mission to Papua New Guinea

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Scott Roger, visited Port Moresby during August 31–September 14 for the 2017 Article IV consultation.

Powerful global coalition to boost equal pay for women at work - New initiative will support innovative and effective equal pay policies and practices around the globe

One of the most persistent barriers to women’s success at work and to economic growth, unequal pay, will be actively challenged by a new global partnership, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC).

World Bank Returns to Kangaroo Market with Increases to its November 2016 and December 2019 Benchmarks

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, rated Aaa/AAA) on September 18, priced increases to both its existing Australian dollar benchmark bonds due November 9, 2016 and October 21, 2019. These transactions mark the return of the World Bank to this market after it issued its successful A$1.5 billion 5.75% benchmark due February 17, 2015 earlier this year.

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas

On September 8, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with The Bahamas.

Latvia: Maintain robust expansion and continue reforms to achieve income convergence and more inclusive growth

Successful implementation of economic reforms has boosted the Latvian economy, leading to strong growth, rising wages and solid public finances. Further policy action is now needed to accelerate productivity growth, create jobs, drive down poverty, improve living standards and ensure that everyone benefits from more inclusive growth, according to a new report from the OECD.

Estonia: Policy action is needed for stronger and more inclusive growth

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IMF Staff Concludes Fifth and Sixth Reviews Mission to Honduras

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Roberto Garcia-Saltos, visited Tegucigalpa during September 11-14 to conduct the fifth and sixth reviews of Honduras’ Fund-supported program.

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Portugal

On September 13, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Portugal.