Nigel Clarke
@NigelClarkeJa
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Deputy Managing Director, IMF. Jamaica's Former Minister of Finance and the Public Service (Mar 2018 - Oct 2024) and Amb. of Economic Affairs (2016 -2018).
Washington, DC
Joined February 2018
Delighted to start my position as Deputy Managing Director at @IMFNews with a very warm welcome from @KGeorgieva, the Executive Board, and staff. Proud to be part of such an incredibly committed team.
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RT @IMFinMENA: Yemen suffers a dire humanitarian and economic crisis. Consistent donor financial support is key to enable Yemen address its…
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Today, I was pleased to meet Yemen’s PM @BinmubarakAhmed. We discussed Yemen’s severe humanitarian and economic crisis, @IMFNews support for the Yemeni people, & the authorities’ determination to improve the lives of Yemenis.
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Ethiopia has made strong progress in addressing macroeconomic challenges. The Ethiopian authorities have advanced ambitious exchange rate, monetary policy and fiscal reforms. It is important that work to restore debt sustainability and to support vulnerable households continues.
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EMs & developing economies are set to grow by 4.2% in 2025. But this is uneven, w/ stronger momentum in Asia & Africa and lower growth in Latin America & the Caribbean. Global uncertainties & low productivity growth remain key challenges. See WEO Update:
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Boosting global growth through higher productivity is key. See this important op-ed by the IMF Managing Director.
Global growth needs a boost, & it can be achieved through higher productivity. My @washingtonpost op-ed explores how policymakers can improve the business environment: cutting red tape, increasing competition & deepening capital markets to spur innovation.
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RT @IMFNews: The IMF and the EL Salvador government have reached a staff-level agreement on a 40-month EFF arrangement to support the gover…
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RT @IMFNews: Latin America's public debt is projected to reach 55% of GDP this year, up from 34% in 2013. The increase shows the urgent nee…
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Despite these challenges, Zambia remains committed to program reforms designed to strengthen the Zambian economy and improve the lives of the Zambian people. Today our Board approved the 4th Review under Extended Credit Facility which unlocks a further $184 million for Zambia.
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My deep appreciation to President @WilliamsRuto, @KeTreasury CS Mbadi, PS @Kiptoock, @CBKKenya Governor Thugge, and the many Kenyans I met. Indeed, a productive visit that is a testament to the strong Kenya-IMF partnership. Asante sana!
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Valued the candid exchange with @KeTreasury CS Mbadi, PS @Kiptoock, and @CBKKenya Governor Thugge and their teams. Good discussion on strategic priorities and the importance of shared views in shaping the path forward for the benefit of all Kenyans.
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My thanks to Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto for the warm welcome and productive meeting. We discussed the strong IMF-Kenya partnership and advancing reforms for the betterment of Kenyan society and realizing the country’s vast potential.
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Started my Kenya visit with MPs from the @ParlNetwork. I’m here to listen, learn, and discuss how the IMF can support Kenya's progress. Thank you @Honadendaud, @MutindaMunene, and all members for the frank and constructive dialogue.
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RT @IMFAfrica: IMF Deputy Managing Director @NigelClarkeJa will visit Nairobi on December 8-10 as part of the IMF's ongoing engagement with…
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RT @WBCaribbean: At the #WBGMeetings, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jamaica's outgoing Finance Minister, @NigelClarkeJa. We asked hi…
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RT @TIU_Jamaica: As the TIU says goodbye to @NigelClarkeJa , outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, we reflect on the transfo…
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RT @JISNews: The Government has approved a $200 million grant for the University of the West Indies (UWI), to facilitate the establishment…
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