IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to the United Arab Emirates
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Zeine Zeidane, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from April 26 to May 9, 2016 for the annual Article IV discussions.
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to Oman
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Allison Holland visited Muscat from April 24 to May 4 to hold the 2016 Article IV consultation discussions with Oman.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Paraguay
On April 29, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Paraguay, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal.
Hungarian economy expanding but reforms needed to boost skills, business investment and incomes
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to South Africa
An International Monetary Fund mission team led by Ms. Laura Papi visited Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town from April 18 to May 4, to conduct the 2016 Article IV Consultation discussions with South Africa.
IMF Executive Board Approves FY2017–FY2019 Medium-Term Budget
On April 20, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the IMF’s administrative and capital budgets for financial year (FY) 2017, beginning May 1, 2016, and took note of indicative budgets for FY2018–19.
Hungarian economy expanding but reforms needed to boost skills, business investment and incomes
The Hungarian economy has expanded strongly in recent years, helped by robust exports and firm domestic demand. But incomes are among the lowest in the OECD and structural reforms will be needed to sustain growth over the medium term, strengthen...
IMF Statement at the End of a Review Mission to the Kyrgyz Republic
An IMF mission, led by Edward Gemayel, visited Bishkek during from April 21 to May 5, 2016 to conduct the second review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
The Kyrgyz economy has been facing severe external shocks, including lower...
Boost in Apparel Manufacturing Can Create Employment for Women in Pakistan
Pakistan has been successful in establishing and growing its apparel manufacturing industry, however, more can be done to realize its potential as a regional hub and to continue to boost opportunities, especially for women and the poor, according to a...
IMF Staff Completes 2016 Article IV Mission to Guinea
An IMF staff team led by Abdoul Aziz Wane, visited Conakry from April 21 to May 5 for the 2016 Article IV consultation discussions with the authorities. At the conclusion of the mission, Mr. Wane made the following statement:
"The Guinean...
