But before rushing ahead, it is important to take stock. A new IMF working paper shows that the success of industrial policy depends not just on how much is spent, but on spending it well: targeting ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered the economic growth forecast for Bangladesh to 3.8% for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), down from its projection of 4.5% in October. "Real GDP growth ...

The Central American nation and the Washington-based lender agreed on a $1.4 billion loan program to be disbursed over 40 months, according to a statement by the IMF. In exchange, El Salvador had ...

The IMF handbook's opening chapter discusses how central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could keep government financial institutions relevant. "With digitalization and falling cash usage in parts ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023 and the ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023 and the ...

Mahama vows to review IMF deal after taking office on Jan. 7 Review will focus on energy sector, reining in expenditure Mahama won Dec. 7 election with a wide margin ACCRA, Dec 14 (Reuters ...

The fund reiterated Rwanda's economic growth forecast of 8.3% this year and 7.0% in 2025, from growth of 8.2% last year, the IMF said. "Rwanda’s economy has shown resilience, supported by robust ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made it clear to Argentina’s economic team, in diplomatic terms, that the real possibilities of a rapid agreement between them, including concrete cash ...

According to the Financial Times, El Salvador is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to obtain a $1.3 billion loan, with the condition that changes be made to the Bitcoin Law.

The decline in affordability, which began at the start of the pandemic, has largely been driven by higher mortgage rates and rising home prices around the world, according to Deniz Igan, an IMF ...

The IMF has been a vocal opponent of El Salvador's crypto-friendly legislation, frequently urging the country to remove bitcoin as a legal tender since it first gained the status three years ago.