IMF Country Focus

• Why Improving Fiscal Institutions is Critical to the Middle East and Central Asia

  October 28, 2019

  

  In the decade since the global financial crisis, countries in the Middle East and Central Asia have grappled with rising deficits and debt. Fiscal challenges have also arisen in the context of underdeveloped and ineffective fiscal institutions. The latest Regional Economic Outlook explores how these institutions relate to fiscal outcomes.

• Prolonged Uncertainty Weighs on Asia's Economy

  October 22, 2019

  

  Asia’s strong trade and financial integration is a manifestation of the region’s success. However, this can also be a source of vulnerability amid continuing weakness in global trade and investment, and the region is caught in prolonged global policy uncertainty. Nonetheless, Asia remains the fastest-growing region in the world.

• Six Charts on How Elevated Global Uncertainty Is Creating Challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa

  October 18, 2019

  

  Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to pick up, though at a slower pace than previously expected. This revision reflects a more challenging external environment, continued output disruptions in oil-exporting countries, and weaker-than-anticipated growth in South Africa.

• Bangladesh Prepares for a Changing Climate

  September 18, 2019

  

  Bangladesh continues to make progress in reducing poverty, improving education opportunities, particularly for girls, and reaching other development-related goals. With a relatively young population, the country is well positioned for the next few decades to build on its recent success. 

• Mali: Supporting Growth in the Face of Security Challenges

  September 5, 2019

  

  Mali faces an intense security crisis dating back to 2012 that has long-lasting economic and humanitarian impacts. To help strengthen the resiliency of the economy, the IMF has just approved financial assistance to the country under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

• China's Economic Outlook in Six Charts

  August 9, 2019

  

  China’s economic growth is moderating and is projected to be 6.2 percent in 2019. In its latest annual assessment of China’s economy, the IMF found the quality of growth had improved in three ways in 2018. First, the pace of debt accumulation had slowed. Second, the financial system is better regulated and supervised. Finally, the current account surplus is no longer excessive. But trade tensions cloud the outlook, and reforms need to deepen if this progress is to be continued.

• Six Charts on Boosting Growth in Brazil

  July 25, 2019

  

  Brazil’s economic recovery after the 2015−2016 recession remains sluggish.To boost growth and create more jobs, Brazil needs to pursue pension and tax reforms, trade openness, and investment in infrastructure, the IMF stated in its latest annual economic assessment.

• Egypt: A Path Forward for Economic Prosperity

  July 24, 2019

  

  Egypt’s economic reforms have helped strengthen growth, reduce unemployment, increase foreign exchange reserves, and put public debt on a downward path. The reforms, supported by a US$ 12 billion EFF arrangement from the IMF, are aimed at achieving more sustainable, inclusive, and private-sector-led growth that will improve the living standards of all Egyptians. 

• Congo: Promoting Inclusive Growth and Enhancing Governance

  July 24, 2019

  

  The Republic of Congo, the largest oil producer in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) region, is still recovering after a severe economic crisis caused by the oil price shock of 2014. To help strengthen the country’s economy, the IMF has just approved financial assistance for the country under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

• Five Charts on France’s Economic Outlook

  July 23, 2019

  

  France’s economic performance has been solid, and the authorities have made notable progress in recent years to introduce reforms supporting growth. But external risks have increased and some domestic structural challenges remain.

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