Pandemic: IMF approves emergency financing for 50th member
The IMF has already authorized financial assistance for 50 member countries during the Coronavirus pandemic, said IMF Spokesperson Gerry Rice on Thursday during a virtual […]
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IMF urges to mobilize funds for Africa in fight against pandemic
Opening Remarks at High-Level Virtual Event on ‘Mobilizing with Africa’ Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director 2020 Virtual Spring MeetingsApril 17, 2020 As prepared for delivery […]
IMF urges countries to spend all they can during Coronavirus pandemic
IMF Spring Meetings Georgieva Press Conference The IMF is laying out a plan for countries to follow as a roadmap to recovery. IMF Managing Director […]
IMF: Sharper increase in budget deficits and debts than during financial crisis
The IMF is projecting a large-scale increase in debt all around the world because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities had already spent about 9.5 percent […]
IMF/ World Economic Outlook Press Briefing
IMF projects worst economic downturn since the Great Depression The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) sees the global economy faltering and forecasts negative global […]
IMF: Pandemic dramatically impacts the financial system
IMF Global Financial Stability Report The IMF sees financial markets heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, the Fund’s Financial Counsellor Tobias Adrian said at the […]
IMF Closure DC Shutdown
The IMF has closed its headquarters in Washington, DC indefinitely as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Fund has acknowledged two confirmed cases of […]