Governments have traditionally used targeted interventions known as industrial policy to make domestic producers more competitive or promote growth in selected industries. While some developing ...

On July 25, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation and fifth review of Zambia’s 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, ...

The updated System of National Accounts better captures digitalization, intangible assets, and global production—helping ...

As its economic diversification advances, Saudi Arabia has shown strong resilience to external shocks. Non-oil economic activities continue to expand, inflation is contained, and unemployment has ...

Washington, DC: On July 28, 2025 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Saudi Arabia. [1] ...

Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2025 and 3.1 percent in 2026, an upward revision from the April 2025 World ...

Many emerging market and developing economies face threats to economic growth and limited policy space due to high inflation, rising debt, and balance of payments pressures. These challenges mounted ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) with Canada on July 18, 2025 without convening formal discussions.

The IMF Executive Board completed the first review of Argentina’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF), enabling a disbursement of about US$2 billion.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Mali on July 30, 2025. The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the Staff ...

Guinea-Bissau’s social sectors face persistent challenges despite the progress made over the past few years. This paper reviews existing social protection programs in the country, assesses the ...

Crypto mining and data centers now account for 2 percent of global electricity use and nearly 1 percent of global emissions, and their footprint is growing.