Serbia has grown at a rate comparable to peers over recent decades, but the income gap with the EU, albeit narrowing, remains large. As contributions from labor and capital to potential growth are ...

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

Chapter 1: Outlook for Asia and the Pacific: Challenges to Sustaining Growth and Disinflation Economic activity in Asia and the Pacific remains on track to contribute about two-thirds of global growth ...

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 technical assistance mission supported the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten in strengthening its capacity to assess banking sector resilience through the development of a new macro-stress ...

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 ...