IMF Country Focus

• The US Economy’s Inflation Challenge

  July 12, 2022

  

  The US economy is expected to slow, as the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy to bring inflation down.

• Central America: Seeking Resilient Growth and Social Cohesion in the Aftermath of Shocks

  July 5, 2022

  

  Policymakers in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic have a unique opportunity to implement reforms that will steer the region’s economies onto a path of more resilient and inclusive growth, while addressing their citizens’ crucial needs. 

• Portugal: Policies for a Strong Economy

  July 1, 2022

  

  After recovering from the pandemic, Portugal faces challenges and is shielding the economy from new shocks, notably inflation.

• Why Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Must Protect Price Stability—Even If It Weakens Growth in the Short Run

  June 29, 2022

  

  Amid strong inflationary pressures, it is critical that central banks maintain people’s trust in their ability to keep prices stable.

• Sub-Saharan Africa Reveals Lessons for Governance

  June 23, 2022

  

  Countries in the region have made important strides in tackling corruption, with some outperforming emerging market and even advanced economies.

• Egypt Adapts to Climate Change

  June 16, 2022

  

  Egypt is among the countries most impacted by climate change. The government is taking action.

• Japan's Digitalization Can Add Momentum for Economic Rebound

  June 1, 2022

  

  The Japanese economy is recovering from the pandemic as related uncertainty and supply constraints subside and consumption gradually rebounds.

• Chile’s New Short-term Liquidity Line to Support Resilience and Recovery

  May 20, 2022

  

  Chile has rapidly recovered from the COVID-19 crisis after a policy response that included an effective vaccination campaign and wide-ranging stimulus measures.

• Strong Policies Help Korea Navigate Uncertain Times

  May 12, 2022

  

  Korea's economic recovery has been resilient, but inflation has been rising and the war in Ukraine and developments in China continue to weigh on the outlook for exports and activity.

• Belize: Swapping Debt for Nature

  May 4, 2022

  

  A debt-for-nature swap has cut the Caribbean country’s stock of external debt and is creating cash to protect the longest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere. There is scope for similar swaps to fund conservation or climate work in other countries with expensive debt on their books.

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