The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has been providing a strong anchor for macroeconomic stability in a shock-prone region, demonstrated most recently by Hurricane Beryl with its devastating ...

The speech addresses the future of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), highlighting the region's economic growth, the importance of necessary reforms, and the need for continued diversification and ...

A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of ...

On January 27, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Qatar.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Roberto Cardarelli conducted discussions with the Moroccan authorities in Rabat on the 2025 Article IV Consultation from January 27 to February 7 ...

For the Middle East and North Africa, we expect growth to rebound to about 3.6 percent in 2025, driven by a recovery in oil production and an easing of regional conflicts. However, as with the global ...

After three decades of near-zero inflation, there are signs that Japan’s economy can sustainably converge to a new equilibrium. Inflation has surpassed the Bank of Japan’s 2-percent target for over ...

In line with the standard procedures for members whose Article IV consultations with the IMF are extensively delayed, on February 7, 2025, the Executive Board was briefed by staff on recent economic ...

Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation This study investigates the impact of rising risk of natural disasters on rule-based fiscal frameworks. It explores the ...

A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of ...

Digital money and digital payments innovations have the potential for improving cross-border payments by reducing costs, enhancing speed, and improving transparency. This note performs an empirical ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported ...