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The IMF’s unique structure for generating and deploying resources is like a credit union for countries—with a lending capacity of nearly $1 trillion. See our new blog for more. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

DMD Okamura: Enjoyed meeting this year’s Japanese summer interns at the IMF, including the recipients of the Japan-IMF Scholarship for Advanced Studies. Programs like JISPA are helping to shape the next generation of economists. Learn more here: imf.org/external/np/in…

First Deputy Managing Director @GitaGopinath will leave the IMF at the end of August to return to @Harvard University as the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics. I am deeply grateful for her exceptional contributions to the Fund. imf.org/en/News/Articl…

Managing Director @KGeorgieva today announced that First Deputy Managing Director @GitaGopinath will leave the IMF at the end of August to return to @Harvard University. Read the statement here: imf.org/en/News/Articl…

📣 Calling all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)! Help shape the future of IMF surveillance. The 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review is underway, and we want to hear from you. 📝 Submit your views by September 15: imf.org/en/Topics/Comp…

Mauritius is a diversified upper-middle-income country, but rising debt, low productivity and an ageing society pose challenges. Learn about recommendations for achieving sustainable public finances in the latest IMF Country Focus. imf.org/en/News/Articl…

From today's press briefing: I announced the launch of our World Economic Outlook Update next week, and answered questions on Argentina, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Ukraine, and more: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The IMF conducts annual assessments of current account surpluses and deficits in major economies to alert the global community to potential imbalances and risks that require collective policy action. Read our latest report here. imf.org/en/Publication…

Our latest Caucasus & Central Asia newsletter explores how the region can boost resilience amid global economic uncertainty, with updated outlooks for Georgia and Uzbekistan, plus highlights from recent peer learning activities. Read and subscribe: bit.ly/46onxn7

Italy’s economy is growing, but faces headwinds from uncertainty, low productivity, and aging. Strong fiscal performance in 2024 helped return to a primary surplus. Reforms to boost productivity and skills remain essential. Read more at imf.org/en/News/Articl…

A pleasure to welcome Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike @ecoyuri to the IMF and return the warm hospitality I received in 🇯🇵 . Japan’s leadership in global cooperation and support for the world’s most vulnerable countries are deeply appreciated.

Elevated debt and high interest rates are challenging corporate resilience as firms’ refinancing risks grow. This Analytical Corner explores the impact of a high-rate world on firms and financial stability, and options to build a more resilient economy. youtube.com/watch?v=xOD-Xg…

Timor-Leste’s $18 billion Petroleum Fund offers a unique opportunity. But private sector reforms are needed to substantially accelerate growth in per-capita incomes over the next few decades. Learn more at IMF Country Focus: imf.org/en/News/Articl…

What are bonds and why are they important? Our latest video breaks down the basics.

Chile’s economy has slowed considerably since the 1990s, when it was growing at over 6% per year. Today, growth is closer to 2%. Our Country Focus explores the reasons behind this slowdown and how the country can improve its growth prospects. imf.org/en/News/Articl…

Nigeria's government strengthened revenue collection and reformed fuel subsidies. A new domestic private refinery now provides adequate fuel supply in a fully deregulated market. Learn more. imf.org/en/News/Articl…

Mauritius is a diversified upper-middle-income country, but rising debt, low productivity and an ageing society pose challenges. Learn about recommendations for achieving sustainable public finances in the latest IMF Country Focus. imf.org/en/News/Articl…