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We project global economic growth at 3.3% this year and next. Learn how policymakers can address challenges and boost growth in the latest World Economic Outlook Update.
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🇯🇵 IMF staff project the Japanese economy will expand by 1.1% this year as wages continue to rise and private demand strengthens. Learn more at
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RT @IMFSpokesperson: From our first IMF press briefing of the year: I answer questions on Argentina, the Caribbean, Lebanon, Mozambique, Sr….
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For economists, boosting productivity is the trillion dollar question. Our latest Back to Basics explains why.
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Save the Date: @IMFNews-@MOFKSA are holding a high-level conference on Emerging Market Economies – “Rise Strong” in #ALULA, Saudi Arabia on February 16-17. #AlUlaCEME2025.
Global policymakers convene in #AlUla to discuss the future of Emerging Market Economies, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusive growth. #AlUlaCEME2025. đź—“ Save the date: February 16-17, 2025.đź”— For more:
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What exactly do central banks do? Our Back to Basics video explains what their key responsibilities are, and why they are so important to our everyday life.
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Where are the world’s fastest roads? Our analysis using Google Maps data shows that high-speed roads boost productivity, reduce poverty, and contribute to economic development by connecting markets efficiently.
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RT @KGeorgieva: On behalf of all of us at the IMF I convey our condolences to his family and his country. 2/2.
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RT @KGeorgieva: It’s with great sadness that I’ve learned of the passing of Horst Köhler. He led the IMF from 2000 to 2004 before becoming….
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RT @IMFAfrica: Africa’s population is booming, adding every two years as many people as live in France. This will spark economic opportunit….
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AI can increase productivity, boost economic growth, and lift incomes. But it also may threaten employment and widen inequality. Watch our new Analyze This video to learn about the impact of AI on the global economy.
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RT @KGeorgieva: While the fight against inflation is not yet over, policymakers have done a remarkable job bringing it down without trigger….
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RT @IMFAfrica: 🇧🇯 Benin's tax-to-GDP ratio rose over 2 percentage points during 2022-24 through tax and digital reforms, exceeding regional….
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Climate change poses significant risks to The Bahamas. By 2100, 41% of land and 22% of population could be below sea level. Building resilience is crucial for protecting the nation's future. Read our country focus ➡️⬇️
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The Bahamas is modernizing its electricity sector through solar energy and LNG integration, potentially boosting long-term growth from 1.5% to 2%. This transformation could reduce fossil fuel dependency and CO2 emissions. Read our Country Focus ➡️⬇️
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The complex post-pandemic economy brought long-simmering structural problems in the global housing market into sharp focus and contributed to the worst affordability crisis in more than a decade, Deniz Igan writes in F&D magazine.
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A newly developed dataset shows how the pandemic’s aftermath ushered in the worst housing affordability crisis in more than a decade. More in F&D magazine.
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May the Year of the Snake bring prosperity, good health, and new opportunities. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year!
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In Vanuatu, non-performing loans now account for a record share of total lending. See our Country Focus on how the Pacific island nation can proceed with bold reforms and policies to help its people rebuild and thrive.
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How do countries rank in readiness to maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing the risks? Our new AI Preparedness Index measures prospects across 174 economies. Learn more in this Chart of the Week blog.
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