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February 11, 2024
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The eighth Arab Fiscal Forum — like our Annual Meetings in Marrakech last fall—is a demonstration of how we have nurtured and grown the partnership between the Arab World and the IMF over many years. Video courtesy of the World Government Summit.
March 7, 2023
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Coping with the Economic Impact of Russia’s War in Ukraine: The Caucasus and Central Asia
January 10, 2023
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The IMF held a press conference on January 10 to discuss the release of the Egypt Staff Report and documents related to the approved Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the IMF Board on December 16 of about US$3 billion.
July 6, 2022
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Launch event of the recently completed paper 'Revenue Mobilization for a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery in the Middle East and Central Asia'
May 27, 2022
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In this webinar, Jihad Azour (IMF) and Creon Butler discuss the key economic issues for the Middle East and North Africa for 2022 and what lies ahead on the path toward recovery.
May 24, 2022
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1:33:58
A panel of distinguished speakers explores the implications of the war in Ukraine on the Middle East and North Africa.
May 19, 2022
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We explore the implications of the war in Ukraine for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
November 10, 2021
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1:09:42
Jihad Azour meets with students at New York University Abu Dhabi to discuss a new model of development in the Middle East and North Africa.
October 27, 2021
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1:00:59
A discussion on the state of the recovery in and the economic outlook for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
October 20, 2021
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Jihad Azour presents the IMF’s latest economic outlook and growth projections for the MENA region
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1:00:47
A panel discussion on the state of the recovery in the Middle East and North Africa.
October 19, 2021
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IMF Press Briefing: Middle East and Central Asia
September 22, 2021
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1:08:22
Jihad Azour discusses the IMF’s latest report on state-owned enterprises in the region.
July 1, 2021
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The IMF expects Egypt’s economy to grow by 2.8% in FY2020/21 and by 5.2% in FY2021/22. Together with Egypt’s quick pandemic response, the IMF's support has helped maintain economic stability.
June 30, 2021
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Kristalina Georgieva congratulates Sudan on receiving debt relief
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In recognition of the commendable progress Sudan has made in establishing a track record of economic reform, on June 29, 2021 the IMF and World Bank approved Sudan’s eligibility for debt relief under the HIPC Initiative.
May 5, 2021
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Jihad Azour joins Brookings Doha’s Tarik Yousef for a discussion on how MENA countries can protect public health, foster a green and inclusive recovery, and promote debt sustainability.
April 28, 2021
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Jihad Azour hosts a discussion on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the MENA region and its effects on pre-existing debt vulnerabilities.
April 16, 2021
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Growth is expected to pick up in the Middle East, North Africa, Caucasus, and Central Asia, but the path to recovery is still long, divergent, and dependent on government policies and vaccine rollouts.
April 11, 2021
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Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economies of the region and policy priorities for the recovery.
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